Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

What Will ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’ Mean for Venezuela and Latin America?

The arrest of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro will profoundly reshape the image of the United States in Latin America.
January 4, 2026
Benjamin N. Gedan
Commentary

Africa in Washington’s Lens: Myopia, Transactionalism & Aggressive Disinterest

How the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy reduces Africa to a transactional resource frontier, eroding long-term American influence.
December 19, 2025
Hafed Al Ghwell
Commentary

The United Nations Is in Its Eightieth Year. Will Women Lead It?

As global challenges reshape the international order and cooperation erodes, the United Nations could elect its first female Secretary-General, bringing a fresh
December 19, 2025
Nicole Crawford
Commentary

Bogotá to Belém: The Unfinished Business of Integrating SRHR into Climate Action

The journey from ICFP2025 to COP30 included some major milestones—and some compromises—on linking climate resilience and reproductive health.
December 18, 2025
Nakuya Niona Kasekende Ssebukulu
Commentary

Kurdish Peace Process Makes Slow Gains, With Regional Ramifications

A major challenge to the peace process involves the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish forces in Syria.
December 17, 2025
Kawa Hassan
Commentary

Symbolic Alignment: Why the Myanmar Junta Is Expanding Its Engagement with Russia

Analyzing the Myanmar military regime’s recent engagement with Russia and prospects for cooperation going forward.
December 17, 2025
Wai Yan Phyo Naing
Commentary

To Move Forward on Gaza Force, Engage the UN

Countries are reluctant to provide troops for a Gaza security force – but bringing in UN expertise could allay their fears.
December 16, 2025
Aditi Gorur
Commentary

Key Takeaways from Doha Forum 2025

Stimson experts provide a recap of the themes and trends that shaped Doha Forum 2025.
December 12, 2025
Richard Ponzio
Commentary

Iran’s Desalination Pipeline Is More Stopgap Than Solution

The project fits a long-standing pattern in Iran of improvisation rather than reform.
December 11, 2025
Umud Shokri
Commentary

Mexico’s President, the Latest Victim of Violence Against Women

The recent assault against the Mexican president shows that the country needs more than symbolic steps to protect women.
December 11, 2025
Beatriz García Nice
Commentary

Morocco’s Two-Speed Reality

Morocco's development is moving at two speeds, leaving half the country behind, while recent protests reflect a broad intergenerational movement.
December 10, 2025
Safae El Yaaqoubi
Commentary

Experts React: Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy

Experts provide insight on the new National Security Strategy and its approach to key U.S. foreign policy issues.
December 9, 2025
Christopher Preble
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