Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

How Does International Law Byte into Pakistan’s Cyber Governance?

Pakistan's cybersecurity strategy reflects a core tension: protecting state sovereignty while respecting international norms.
June 24, 2025
Gulraiz Iqbal
Commentary

The Perils of Lethality

A focus on lethality in war distracts from the strategic objectives that war is supposed to serve.
June 24, 2025
Christopher Preble
Commentary

As Israel and the US Attack Iran, the ‘Axis of Resistance’ Remains on the Sidelines

Now that U.S. forces have joined the fight, militia leaders face an excruciating choice: confront both Israel and the U.S. or stand
June 23, 2025
Arman Mahmoudian
Commentary

Access Without Troops: The Rise of Private Security in Southeast Asia

How China uses private military and security companies to protect its investments.
June 20, 2025
Amara Thiha
Commentary

A Life of Service, A Legacy of Impact: Remembering Ambassador William C. Harrop

The Stimson Center mourns the loss of Ambassador William Caldwell Harrop, an unparalleled Foreign Service Officer, Inspector General, Ambassador, Marine, father, husband,

June 18, 2025
The Stimson Center
Commentary

Restraint Towards Iran Serves US Interests

The Trump administration risks undermining U.S. security if it follows Israel into war.
June 18, 2025
Evan Cooper
Commentary

The Dawn of Operation ‘Rising Lion’: Unity and Fragility in Iran

Iranians defend their sovereignty against Israeli attack but demand change and an end to the policies that put them in this predicament.
June 16, 2025
Anonymous
Commentary

Protecting Critical Infrastructure in South Asia: Cyber Threats and Solutions

The vulnerability of critical infrastructure to natural hazards and environmental degradation or even deliberate attacks is a reality that cannot be ignored.
June 14, 2025
Ambika Vishwanath
Commentary

Protecting Civilians in Cyberspace: A UN Security Council Imperative

How civilian protection must evolve to address cyber threats in the digital age.
June 13, 2025
Allison Pytlak
Commentary

Israel Strikes Iran with US Acquiescence

Diplomacy is at threat and an already bloodied Middle East is on edge.
June 13, 2025
Barbara Slavin
Commentary

A ‘Pragmatic’ Foreign Policy Agenda: What’s Next for South Korea’s New President?

How will new South Korean President Lee Jae-myung implement his ‘pragmatic’ foreign policy agenda?
June 13, 2025
Kayla Orta
Commentary

China Struggles to Adjust to a Post-Assad Syria

So far, Chinese officials have not acknowledged the suffering of Syrian civilians at the hands of the Assad regime.
June 12, 2025
Jesse Marks
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