The United States is treading a narrow line in southeastern Syria, attempting to counter Iranian expansion without exacerbating the conflict or further embroiling
June 5, 2017
Commentary
U.S. Leadership on the Rocks
Quote of the week: “He was born with a roaring voice, and it had the trick of inflaming half-wits. His whole career
Stimson Statements: Trump Withdraws from Paris Climate Agreement
In light of President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, experts from the nonpartisan Stimson
June 1, 2017
Commentary
New Illegal Fishing Database Details Environmental Security Threats
In advance of the United Nations Oceans Conference in New York next week, the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security team is pleased to officially release our new
June 1, 2017
Commentary,Impact
Closing Supply Chain Loopholes to Prevent the Spread of WMD
Evaluating the security and efficiency of supply chains involving dual-use materials to reduce their susceptibility to illicit trafficking.
Four Ways Forward in Afghanistan: What the United States Could Do With More Troops
After a five-month-long interagency review process, senior officials have recommended that U.S. President Donald Trump send several thousand more troops to Afghanistan. The request is in line
Russia Must Bring Assad, “Pragmatic” Opposition to Table to Set Safe Zones
Early last month, Russia put forward a “de-escalation” plan for Syria under which major opposition-held territories in western parts of the country,