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Engineering an End to the Ukraine War

When the United States entered talks with North Vietnam near the end of the Vietnam War, it hadn’t been militarily defeated, but it had...

Daily Memo: Renewed Fighting in Gaza, Speculation on Trump-Putin Meeting

Hitting Hamas. Israel on Tuesday carried out its largest airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza since both sides agreed to a ceasefire in January....

Vietnam’s Plan to Become a Middle Power

Vietnam and Indonesia last week elevated their bilateral relationship to a so-called comprehensive strategic partnership, committing to deeper economic cooperation, the removal of barriers...

Russia’s Severe Labor Crunch

(click to enlarge) The Kremlin needs higher production to meet the needs of the domestic economy, sustain exports and supply the military, but a severe...

Daily Memo: Trump and Putin to Talk, US and Iran Trade Words Over Houthis

Disagreements on details. U.S. President Donald Trump said significant progress had been made toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war and that he plans to speak...

Europe Faces Defining Moment in Its Defense Strategy

NATO military chiefs and European defense ministers gathered in Paris last week to coordinate policies on European security and continued support for Ukraine. The...

Daily Memo: Ukraine and Turkey Seek to Boost Economic Ties

Turkish ties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkey’s trade and agriculture ministers as well as representatives of Turkish business to discuss opportunities for...

Graphic Essay: The Evolution of NATO

For the past 75 years, NATO has been the de facto defender of Europe. Virtually every country on the Continent has its own armed...

Daily Memo: Poland Requests Nuclear Cover

Polish proposal. In a new interview with the Financial Times, Polish President Andrzej Duda called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons in...

Turkey and Turmoil in Europe and the Middle East

Massive changes on Turkey’s northern and southern flanks are reshaping its strategic landscape. U.S.-Russia diplomacy has important implications for European security, creating an opening...

Daily Memo: On Syria’s Druze and Ukraine’s Drones

Developments in Syria. The Syrian government is reportedly close to signing a deal to integrate the Druze-majority Sweida province into state institutions. According to...

Military Challenges and Opportunities in the Arctic

The U.S.-Russia talks to end the conflict in Ukraine are really about redefining the overall U.S.-Russia relationship, a process that will require both to...

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