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European Defense and the Future of Ukraine

On Wednesday, European Union member states agreed to allocate an extra 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) to the European Peace Facility by the end...

Turkey Plays Defense Against Iran

Since it reemerged as a major player in the Middle East in the late 2000s, Turkey has consistently encountered the same obstacle to even...

The Gaza War: Where Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah Go From Here

Hamasā€™ attack on Israel last October defied logic. After decades of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, a rational actor could have easily predicted...

America Approaches the Crisis

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We have recently discussed China's problems, Russia's ability to defeat Ukraine, the economic condition of Europe and the wars of the Middle East. All...

With China, Australia Tests Its Limits

Recent reports suggest that Australia is taking a more active role in supporting peace in the South China Sea. At a meeting organized for...

The Risks of a New Space Race

Alarm bells rang out in the United States when Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Michael Turner went public about the threat of Russia...

Iranian Elections and the Future of the Regime

A new generation of Iranian leaders is emerging that is ideologically far more hardline than what the country has produced since the founding of...

The West Makes Its Case for the Green Transition in Central Asia

Uzbek media reported last week that the United States and Uzbekistan are working on a plan to turn the latter into a green hydrogen...

Understanding the Israel-Hamas War

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Understanding why Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7 requires an understanding of Hamasā€™ fundamental goal: the creation of a Palestinian state. The group understood...

Against Russian Allies in Latin America, the US Makes Its Moves

Last week, Russia laid out a broad strategy and list of priorities for key partners in Latin America. The announcement was precipitated by two...

Disruptions to Undersea Cables

Unconfirmed reports from Israeli media suggest that underwater data cables near Yemen in the Red Sea ā€“ the AAE-1, Seacom, Europe India Gateway and...

Pakistanā€™s Western Frontier in Growing Peril

Over the past two decades, Pakistan has gradually shifted its strategic focus from its eastern frontier with India, its historical rival, toward the two...

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