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The New Reality in the Ukraine War

Last week, Ukraine did what many thought impossible when it invaded Russia – and, indeed, something that had not happened since World War II....

Daily Memo: Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Talks, Israel-Hamas Negotiations

Progress. Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed to exclude the Zangezur corridor from a peace agreement to resolve their long-standing border conflict. Baku has been...

In Georgia, Balancing East and West Gets Tougher

Ahead of parliamentary elections set for October, Georgia appears to be reevaluating its relations with Russia and the West. The country severed diplomatic ties...

Daily Memo: Iranian Hesitation, South Korean Warnings

Careful calibration. Hezbollah wants to strike back at Israel within days and may move forward without Iran, which apparently has not decided on its...

The New Arc of Crisis in Southern Eurasia

Strategic analysis usually entails an in-depth examination of a specific area or issue, but sometimes it is necessary to zoom out and take a...

Graphic Essay: The Fight Against Global Hunger

Last year, approximately 30 percent of the world’s population experienced moderate to severe food insecurity. This means some 2.3 billion people “compromised on the...

Daily Memo: Ukraine Update, US Warning for Turkey

Looking ahead. The main thrust of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine will wind down within two months, Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said. Russia launched...

The Link Between Two Wars

Over the past few days, two statements have come to redefine the Middle East – though they were issued not by Israel or Hamas...

Daily Memo: Middle East Update

Russian support. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Iran on Monday for an official visit. He met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian,...

Understanding Iranian Foreign Policy

Iranian foreign policy is famously difficult to comprehend. When Leonhart Rauwolf, a German physician and traveler, visited Persia in 1573, he described negotiating with...

Daily Memo: Israel-Iran Escalation, Asian Market Downturn

Preemptive strike? There are reports that an Iranian attack against Israel could be imminent and that U.S. President Joe Biden will hold talks on the...

The US Strengthens the Second Island Chain

Much has been made of the U.S.’ efforts to contain China. Central to its strategy is the first island chain, a line of islands...

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