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Defense & SecurityChina, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, United States

Sleepwalking into War: The North Korean Quagmire

Joshua Ball

The escalating war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jung-Un has effectively created a situation in which the U.S. Government has three strategic options. The…

Defense & SecurityChina, North Korea, Russia

China Constructing Refugee Camps Along North Korean Border

Joshua Ball

China is reportedly building multiple refugee camps along the North Korean border. A leaked document published on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo, states that China is constructing numerous refugee camps capable…

Defense & SecurityAustralia, China, New Zealand, United States

Australia & New Zealand Face China’s Influence

Joshua Kurlantzick

Reports that China has stepped up efforts to gain influence in foreign political systems have sparked concern in Australia, New Zealand, and other states amid signs that the campaign may be shaping…

DiplomacyEstonia, European Union, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom

The European Union Faces Challenges to Its Legitimacy in 2018

Joshua Ball

The European Union will need to implement badly needed reforms to maintain its legitimacy. The 2016 Brexit vote and rising the popularity of far-right nationalist political parties in Western Europe…

Defense & SecurityChina, Iran, Russia, United States

Following the Developing Iranian Cyber Threat

Dorothy Denning

Iran is one of the leading cyberspace adversaries of the United States. It emerged as a cyber threat a few years later than Russia and China and has so far…

DiplomacyIsrael, Palestinian Territories, United States

What’s At Stake With the U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem

Zachary Laub

President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy there could inspire protest and set back the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. “Today, we finally acknowledge the obvious:…

Government & PoliticsBrazil, Cambodia, European Union, Hungary, Iraq, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, United States

10 Elections to Watch in 2018

James M. Lindsay

Millions of people around the world voted in elections this year. The French elected Emmanuel Macron president, while South Koreans elected Moon Jae-in president. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani won reelection…

Defense & SecurityChina, Russia, Syria

China to Deploy Special Forces Units to Syria

Joshua Ball

China will deploy troops to Syria for the second time since 2015 to assist the Syrian Government. China will send troops to Syria to aid President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces, according…

DiplomacyIsrael, Palestinian Territories, United States

U.S. Recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli Capital

Joshua Ball

Despite international opposition, the U.S. will relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The United States formally recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, according to an announcement made by President…

Defense & SecurityIran, Israel, Lebanon, Syria

Israeli Warplanes Attacked Syrian Military Base to Convey Message to Iran

Joshua Ball

Israel launched air strikes against targets in Syria to warn Iran against establishing a permanent military presence. On December 1, 2017, Israeli warplanes attacked targets in Syria. The raid was…

Defense & SecurityIran, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism, United States

Non-State Actors: Terrorist Groups and Insurgencies

Joshua Ball

Threats from terrorist and insurgent groups will persist and are likely to become more decentralized in their nature. The terrorist threat is likely to increase as the means and the…