Commentary
Space cooperation could be a central element in a long-expected strategic partnership agreement that is likely to be signed when the Iranian president visits Moscow January 17
Emil Avdaliani
Policy Memo
Brian Eyler • Allison Pytlak • Courtney Weatherby...
Report
Kelly A. Grieco • Hunter Slingbaum • Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan M. Walker
Policy Memo
James Siebens
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Reassessing some of the foundational beliefs that guide US foreign policy
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Trade & Technology

Commentary
For four years, the Biden administration has missed an opportunity to reestablish its leadership and credibility over the international arms trade by rejoining the Arms Trade Treaty
Rachel Stohl
Commentary
Ten years after the Arms Trade Treaty’s entry into force, we have an opportunity to look back at the treaty’s successes and ensure its success and relevance in the future
Rachel Stohl
Commentary
In a surprising move, President Biden approved sending landmines to Ukraine, marking a reversal of long-standing U.S. landmines policy and painting a bleak picture for the future
Rachel Stohl

Security & Strategy

Report
Exploring how U.S. and Chinese green protectionist policies impact economies and industries in the Global South
Aude Darnal • Alicia Nicholls • Kudakwashe Manjonjo...
Policy Memo
Resuming nuclear testing by the United States is unnecessary and destabilizing
David Kenneth Smith
Field Note
European policymakers in the capitals need to do much more today – even in the face of political and economic turmoil – to promote their own defense needs
Emma Ashford

Human Security & Governance

Project Note
A year of engagement with practitioners and academics on innovative approaches to atrocity prevention in the US and globally
Juliet Weis
Project Note
Launching the Global Peace Operations Initiative renewable energy report at the United Nations
Andrew Hyde

Climate & Natural Resources

Report
Measuring climate vulnerability – and finding practical ways to increase resilience – in Belize City
Natalie Fiertz • Carolyn Gruber • Sally Yozell...
Report
2023’s drought led to poor dam performance and closer to normal river levels through the first half of 2024
Brian Eyler • Regan Kwan • Alan Basist...
Policy Memo
IUU fishing disrupts global supply chains, but the U.S. can lead in advancing seafood traceability with state of the art tools
Carolyn Gruber • Madelyn MacMurray • Sally Yozell

Pivotal Places

Commentary
US policy towards Myanmar has been ineffectual, but the Trump administration has the chance to change it
Hunter Marston
Commentary
The planned withdrawal of American forces from central Iraq offers Iran and its Iraqi affiliates a strategic opportunity to consolidate their influence and compensate for the loss of Syria
Arman Mahmoudian
Commentary
Historic examples in countries such as Portugal and Greece show how military defeats can catalyze democratic transitions by exposing the incompetence of authoritarian regimes
Anonymous

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38 North: News and Analysis on North Korea