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Chapter 3: Ambition vs. Reality

Skepticism and distrust in emerging technologies are both a cause and an effect of a world in disarray
September 9, 2024
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Mapping the Prospect of Arms Control in South Asia

Once considered a factor of stability during the height of the Cold War, the global arms control architecture is now all but

September 6, 2024
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Assessing Biden’s Legacy in South Asia

Since the middle of the 20th century, the United States has been an essential external power shaping the trajectory of South Asia. In the

September 6, 2024
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7 Questions on the UN’s Summit of the Future

Nudhara Yusuf shares her perspective on the upcoming Summit of the Future and its impact on effective global governance in the 21st
September 6, 2024
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A Pact for the People? Inclusive Multilateralism in a World of Change

As we are gearing up for the Summit of the Future, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on the multilateral
September 6, 2024
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Chapter 4: The Pact for the Future and the Intergenerational Multiplier Effect

Considering the current actions in the Pact for the Future and Declaration on Future Generations through the lens of the intergenerational multiplier
September 5, 2024
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Chapter 1: SOTF & Sustainable Development

The UN's Summit of the Future can help right-size aspirations and expectations on the Sustainable Development Goals.
September 5, 2024
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Why is Iran Importing Natural Gas from Russia?

Sanctions, a lack of investment, and mismanagement have plagued the Iranian energy industry for years while Iran's neighbors have been able to
September 5, 2024
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Kaesong Industrial Complex: A Tortured History and Uncertain Future

Using GEOINT analysis, this article examines the uptick in activity at North Korea’s Kaesong Industrial Complex.
September 4, 2024
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Israeli Actions Push Iran Closer to Nuclear Weapons

If Israel and Iran were to engage in a conventional air war, Khamenei could be pressed to reverse his religious edict banning
September 3, 2024
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Amidst a Political Imbroglio: What’s Next for Bangladesh’s Nuclear Energy Dreams?

The current situation in Bangladesh, marked by the fallout from months-long student protests and the subsequent resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

August 28, 2024
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What an Assassination in Tehran Reveals About Iran’s Intelligence Mishaps

One month after the assassination of Haniyeh, Iranian authorities are still hard-pressed to explain away the colossal national security bungle.
August 28, 2024