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Deterrence & Foreign PolicyIran, Russia, Syria, United States

Russia is Planning to Remain in Syria for the Long-Term

Moritz Pieper

Russia’s decision to withdraw from Syria isn’t about how to leave, but how to stay Standing on the Russian military airbase at Khmeimim on his December visit to Syria, Vladimir…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyIsrael, Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United States

Palestinians Would Get Limited Sovereignty in Saudi-Proposed Peace Plan

Joshua Ball

The Saudi Crown Prince reportedly gave the Palestinian President two months to respond to the proposed peace plan. A Saudi-backed proposal for a peace plan between Israelis and Palestinians would…

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…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyChina, ISIS, North Korea, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

10 Most Significant Global Events of 2017

James M. Lindsay

Last year a lot of people were asking if 2016 was the worst year ever. (It wasn’t.) I haven’t seen anyone making similar claims about 2017, but that doesn’t mean…

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…

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…

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, 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…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyChina, India, Philippines, Russia, Thailand, United States, Vietnam

Why is the South China Sea So Important to the U.S.?

Leszek Buszynski

The U.S. should "send China a clear signal that, first, the island-building stops, and second, your access to those islands also is not going to be allowed." Donald Trump’s nominee…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyNorth Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United States

White House Signals Secretary of State Rex Tillerson May Be Replaced by CIA Director Mike Pompeo

Joshua Ball

The White House reportedly plans to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may have to resign by the beginning of…