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Deterrence & Foreign PolicyAfghanistan, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

A Game as Old as Empire: The Return of Proxy Wars in Afghanistan

Tamim Asey

History is repeating itself in Afghanistan. Proxy wars and great power politics have returned to Afghanistan. Afghanistan is once again at the center stage of regional and global rivalries over…

Defense & SecurityEuropean Union, National Security, Terrorism, United Kingdom

The Shifting Dynamics of Britain’s National Security Threats

Musa Khan Jalalzai

With the advent of the twenty-first century came differing classifications of national security threats and a shifting order of strategic preeminence. The risk of extremism and consistent alienation of citizens…

Government & PoliticsBrexit, European Union, France, Germany, Turkey, United Kingdom

Brexit and the Politics of Islamophobia

Antonio Perra

Since the first Brexit deadline passed, effectively without "exit," we have witnessed especially convoluted developments in this love/hate relationship saga between Europe and Britain, as MPs across the political spectrum…

Economics & TradeAustralia, Canada, China, Mongolia, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

Russian Influence in Mongolia is Declining

Nikola Mikovic

Russia—once Mongolia's principal ally—now faces stiff competition in its the landlocked country.English is gradually replacing Russian as the most common foreign language spoken in Mongolia, as Western corporations control increasingly…

Defense & SecurityEuropean Union, Japan, NATO, United Kingdom

Global Britain: A New Vision

Robert Clark

Since Prime Minister Theresa May and then-Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson announced in 2016 a new Global Britain approach to the United Kingdom's (UK) position on the world stage, much speculation…

DiplomacyEuropean Union, France, Germany, Iran, United Kingdom, United States

A Precarious Future for Iran-Europe Relations

Shima Bozorgi

Immediately following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Europe rushed to save…

Defense & SecurityEuropean Union, Germany, Poland, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

The Implications of Brexit for Security in Europe

Trivun Sharma

Besides having long term economic consequences for both the British and the European economies, Brexit will likely have security implications that may weaken the interlocking web of Western institutions and…

Defense & SecurityAfghanistan, Australia, Canada, China, India, NATO, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

Intelligence in War: Fixing and Fitting Intelligence in the Afghan War

Tamim Asey

Modern wars are fought with eyes and ears on the ground, air, and cyberspace. In Afghanistan, the U.S. and its allies have deployed cutting-edge aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)…

Defense & SecurityBelarus, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Political Uncertainty Will Plague Europe Throughout 2019

Vincent Lofaso

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected by land, air, sea, and cyberspace, tensions and uncertainty are growing. These trends are particularly evident in Europe, where elections, treaties, and other events…

Defense & SecurityChina, European Union, Japan, North Korea, United Kingdom, United States

U.K. and Japan Heighten Defense Cooperation Ahead of Brexit

Robert Clark

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s January 2019 visit to the United Kingdom highlights the close partnership that exists between the two great powers.As the U.K. attempts to redefine its role…

Economics & TradeAfghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States

Are Afghanistan’s Mineral Deposits the Answer to the Country’s Economic Woes?

Tamim Asey

Afghanistan’s mineral deposits are a potential glimmer of hope for the country’s suffering economy. As it stands, a mineral-based economy is one of the few options available when it comes…

DevelopmentChina, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, European Union, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom

Security and Trade: The Need for a Global Britain Approach in Africa

Robert Clark

As UK Prime Minister Theresa May leads a trade and investment tour in Africa this week, Britain must seek to forge new partnerships in the region, in addition to solidifying…