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Commentary

The Shadow of 9/11 on Future US Foreign Policy

The attacks have shaped Millennials’ foreign policy views in ways far different from the effect on older generations.
September 3, 2026
Evan Cooper
Commentary

Can the Powers of the Post-9/11 Presidency Be Checked?

The powers given to the president following 9/11 continue to be used to wage wars around the globe.
September 3, 2026
Christopher Preble
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The Future of US Basing in the Gulf After the 2026 Iran War

Posture redesign would reduce the size and concentration of permanent bases while retaining access, pre-positioned equipment, naval forces, rotational deployments, intelligence links,
September 2, 2026
Kristian Alexander
Commentary

The Continued Nuclear Security Legacy of 9/11

The nuclear security lessons of 9/11 remain critical as a fast-growing nuclear energy industry confronts new and unexpected risks. Nuclear forensics can
September 1, 2026
David Kenneth Smith
Commentary

A Cascading Disaster on the Nepal-China Border: What to Know About the August 2026 Rasuwa Flood, 72 Hours Later

The recent tragic transboundary disaster that hit Nepal and China on August 26th wasn’t a single flood event – it was a
August 28, 2026
Austin Lord
Commentary

As Sea Levels Rise, Where Do Countries End? United Nations Anchors Maritime Boundaries

Pacific Island Countries threatened by rising sea levels keep their sovereignty and statehood as part of the United Nations’ draft resolution on
August 28, 2026
Hanna Schechter
Commentary

Can We Rethink Growth Beyond GDP? A Recent UN Report Believes So

Will national governments show the political commitment needed for a real breakthrough in gauging societal progress beyond GDP?
August 25, 2026
Simona Renieri-Kane
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ASEAN Needs to Hold Its Line on Myanmar

Thailand’s reception of Min Aung Hlaing complicates ASEAN’s Myanmar approach, but ASEAN must hold its line and maintain strategic autonomy.
August 25, 2026
Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Commentary

The Caspianization of Iran’s Security Environment

The phenomenon reflects the convergence of the Iran-Israel confrontation, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Iran’s efforts to build alternative trade and connectivity networks.
August 25, 2026
Rovshan Mammadli
Commentary

Beyond Hormuz: Iraq’s Bid to Reach the Mediterranean

Diversifying export routes would reduce Iraq's exposure to future disruptions at Hormuz and deepen economic integration between Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, but
August 20, 2026
Omar Al-Nidawi
Commentary

When the Rivers Heal: Child Welfare and Ghana’s Anti-Galamsey Fight

What Ghana's current response to illegal mining misses, and why a human security approach is urgently needed.
August 20, 2026
Commentary

Amid Retreat in Syria, Russia Reassesses its Options in the Middle East

Russia's retreat in Syria means that it will have less leverage vis-a-vis Gulf states and Turkey, making Russia a secondary power rather
August 17, 2026
Emil Avdaliani
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