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In Russia, a Late Night Call for Peace

In the early morning of May 11, when most Russians were fast asleep, President Vladimir Putin issued a long statement on a resolution to...

Victory Day and the Weaponization of Memory

I am currently in Prague to teach a course on geoeconomics as part of a master’s program in geopolitics at Charles University. While here,...

A New Reality in the India-Pakistan Conflict

India and Pakistan this week became the only nuclear powers to engage in a significant conventional military conflict with one another, but there are...

Where Brazil Stands in the Trade Wars

A few countries have found any upside in the recent raft of U.S. tariffs. Brazil is one such country. The fanfare over its potential success...

Red Alert: India Strikes Pakistan

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On May 6, India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the April 22 militant attack on Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians...

Israel’s Druze Policy and Dismantling of Syria

Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime last December, Israel has carried out more than 500 airstrikes to prevent the former regime's weapons from...

Europe? What’s That?

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Europe has become a lightning rod in the United States lately, particularly with regard to the U.S.’ desire to stop guaranteeing European security. It’s...

America’s New Threat Assessment

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(click to enlarge) The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment from the U.S. Intelligence Community presents a detailed overview of a rapidly evolving threat landscape defined by...

New Battlegrounds in Information Warfare

The concept of disinformation isn’t new; it’s been around as long as information has. The difference between then and now is that now there...

How the Middle East Undermines US Global Strategy

The United States is in the process of a historic shift in its geostrategy meant to reduce its exposure to global conflicts. The Middle...

Graphic Essay: US Military Buildup in the Middle East

Since 2023, the United States has quietly increased its military presence throughout the Middle East. Its gradual buildup reflects a recalibrated defensive posture aimed...

Russia’s Deteriorating Internal Security

On April 25, a lieutenant general in the Russian military was killed in Balashikha, a town located near Moscow. A few months earlier, the...

In Europe, a Blackout Brings Hard Truths to Light

On April 28, millions across Spain, Portugal and parts of France were plunged into darkness after a massive, unexpected power outage. Metro systems stalled,...

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