The Future of the War in Ukraine
The conflict began when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
The war in the Donbas has been in a state of…
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Global Britain: A New Vision
Since Prime Minister Theresa May and then-Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson announced in 2016 a new Global Britain…
The Politics of Ballots over Bullets: Afghan Elections…
The electoral scene is set for the Afghan presidential elections.
Eighteen candidates have registered themselves…
Intelligence in War: Fixing and Fitting Intelligence in…
Modern wars are fought with eyes and ears on the ground, air, and cyberspace.
In Afghanistan, the U.S. and its…
Political Uncertainty Will Plague Europe Throughout 2019
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected by land, air, sea, and cyberspace, tensions and uncertainty are…
Understanding Information Operations & Information…
The concept of information operations (IO) has entered into our everyday lexicon without a precise definition.
Any…
Why Russian Sanctions are Ineffective
For over four years, Western governments and international organizations have levied increased sanctions on Russia.…
The Peace Process in Afghanistan is a Failure
Editor's note: this assessment is based on a study conducted by the author for the Afghan Institute of Strategic…
The Fiscally Unsustainable Path of the Afghan Military…
The average annual cost of an Afghan soldier—including the cost of arms, ammunition, uniform, and wages—is…
Georgian Constitutional Reforms Alter Presidency
The election coincides with constitutional reforms that will change Georgia's system of governance.
After a…
Cyber Deterrence: An Oxymoron for Years to Come
The lack of empirical evidence of cyber warfare between states makes deterrence theorizing nearly impossible.…
On the INF Treaty, Negotiations Can Work
This is not a time for brinkmanship.
Thirty years ago, American and Soviet leaders signed a treaty eliminating an…