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Commentary

Trump’s Victory Poses Several Challenges for Pakistan

As Donald Trump prepares to return to office in January 2025, uncertainty looms large in Islamabad over the future of ties with

December 10, 2024
Commentary

After Assad, Time For A New Nationalism in the Middle East

The fall of Assad reshapes Middle Eastern dynamics, challenging Iran’s influence and offering cautious hope for regional change amid persistent complexities.
December 9, 2024
Commentary

Vision Versus Reality: The Promise of India-Sri Lanka Connectivity

After the recent presidential victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Sri Lanka, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first

December 8, 2024
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What Turkey Hopes to Gain From the HTS Offensive in Syria

Turkey’s support of the Syrian opposition not only weakens Assad but targets the Kurdish military stationed in northern Syria across the Turkish
December 5, 2024
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India’s 2024-2025 Defense Budget: Incremental Progress at Best

Last month, India and China reached an agreement to disengage from their military standoff on the Line of Actual Control in eastern

November 30, 2024
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Russia-Iran Ties Extend to the Houthis of Yemen

By cultivating the Houthis, the Kremlin is signaling that it can reach any geography to hurt the West and punish it for
November 27, 2024
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How Will A Second Trump Presidency Affect Yemen?

The Biden administration’s efforts to support peace while degrading Houthi military capabilities have made it difficult to achieve diplomatic progress.
November 26, 2024
Commentary

European Self-Reliance, Hopefully

Van, Julia, and Matt discuss how to think about Biden's Gaza ceasefire deal, AI, and the meaning of D-Day in light of
November 22, 2024
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Pakistan’s Security Challenges Threaten to Undermine Its Relationship with China

China and Pakistan have long enjoyed close relations, often described as an “ironclad friendship.” However, the historically close relationship between Pakistan and

November 20, 2024
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Israel is Trying to Move Beyond Deterrence with Hezbollah

A broad range of risk to northern Israel and, potentially, to critical areas of central Israel is what drives Israel’s military campaign
November 19, 2024
Commentary

India-China Disengagement: Bilateral and Regional Implications

The recent border agreement between India and China marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough, especially considering the heightened tensions between the two sides following the

November 18, 2024
Commentary

Counterterrorism Copycats

Is the War on Terror really over? Or is it just less visible? Julia is joined by Sarah Yager and Yumna Rizvi

November 15, 2024