Defense & Security Russia Transfers Five Warships Out of Caspian Sea Joshua Kucera Jun 27, 2018 This story was originally published by Eurasianet. Russia has transferred at least five warships out of the…
Diplomacy What’s next for Iran after the U.S. withdrawal… Ehsan Ahrari Jun 11, 2018 Iran versus the United States Commenting on competitive interactions between a weak and a strong state, Thucydides…
Government & Politics Venezuela is Now a Dictatorship Miguel Angel Latouche May 31, 2018 Less than 20 countries worldwide have recognized the re-election of Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela’s president. Fewer…
Defense & Security Escalation in Syria After Israel Strikes 70 Iranian… Joshua Ball May 11, 2018 There has been a serious escalation in Syria between Israel and Iran.In the early hours of May 10, 2018, Iranian…
Defense & Security Israeli Military on ‘High Alert’ in… Joshua Ball May 9, 2018 The Israeli army is on high alert with defense systems being deployed in anticipation of an Iranian attack.In…
Defense & Security The Resurrection of Al-Qaeda Bruce Hoffman May 5, 2018 With the demise of the Islamic State, a revived al-Qaeda and its affiliates should now be considered the world’s…
Foreign Policy Diversionary Tactics in Russian Foreign Policy Gabriella Gricius Apr 9, 2018 A leader’s best friend is a chaotic and unstable world system when domestic troubles are aplenty. Instead of…
Defense & Security Fears of War Between Iran & Israel Increase Steve Herman Mar 30, 2018 Israel and Iran, with two of the most powerful militaries in the Middle East, appear on a collision course that…
Defense & Security Russia Presented an Ultimatum to Kurdish Authorities in… Joshua Ball Feb 15, 2018 Turkish ground offensive into Kurdish-controlled Syrian region of Afrin targets forces backed by the U.S. Turkey's…
Defense & Security Major Israeli Air Strikes Target Iranian and Syrian… Joshua Ball Feb 11, 2018 Israeli air strikes against Iranian and Syrian targets are the most significant since the Syrian civil war…
Foreign Policy Russia is Planning to Remain in Syria for the Long-Term Moritz Pieper Jan 3, 2018 Russia’s decision to withdraw from Syria isn’t about how to leave, but how to stay Standing on the Russian…
Defense & Security China to Deploy Special Forces Units to Syria Joshua Ball Dec 6, 2017 China will deploy troops to Syria for the second time since 2015 to assist the Syrian Government. China will send…