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The Islamic State’s Fallback

June 8, 2017 Its strategy is changing, and our model must change with it.

What the Paris Agreement Doesn’t Say About US Power

June 7, 2017 Trump’s decision to pull out of the deal doesn’t indicate a waning U.S. presence in the world.

Qatar: A Testament to Saudi Weakness

June 6, 2017 The recent diplomatic row proves that Riyadh is struggling to maintain Arab unity.

Why Diplomacy Is Unlikely to Solve the Korean Crisis

June 5, 2017 The U.S. is hoping for a diplomatic solution but isn’t counting on one.

Ramadan: A Holy and Violent Month

June 2, 2017 Jihadist groups have invoked the Islamic holiday’s history to further their agendas.

Managing Expectations for NAFTA

June 1, 2017 A few months isn’t enough time for a serious renegotiation of a major trade deal.

The US Strategy of Annihilation and Humiliation

May 31, 2017 The U.S. plans to use these tactics to defeat the Islamic State and radical Islamism.

NATO’s Diminishing Military Function

May 30, 2017 The alliance lacks a common threat and is now more focused on its political role.

North Korea Stares Into the Abyss

May 29, 2017 All the signs are there: The U.S. is telling North Korea, in no uncertain terms, that war is approaching.

Why Russia Can’t End the North Korea Crisis

May 26, 2017 The Kremlin wants to appear influential in an issue that has great consequence for the U.S.

What Lies Beneath the Surface in East Asia

May 25, 2017 Two seemingly unrelated events will affect the regional balance of power.

Terrorism as a Tactic

May 24, 2017 The attack in Manchester highlights some basic truths about the Islamic State.

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