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Commentary

A Transformation in US-Japan Defense Cooperation

While a new Joint Force Command is an ambitious step for the US and Japan, its implementation will be critical for its
July 29, 2024
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary

Can Turkey Undercut Israel’s Alliance with Azerbaijan Over the Gaza War?

Azerbaijan has built strong partnerships with Israel in energy and defense for the last two decades despite also maintaining ties with Turkey
July 24, 2024
Fuad Shahbazov
Commentary

Revising the African Growth and Opportunity Act: Perspectives from Africa

As Congress plans to renew AGOA, it should commit to addressing the program’s shortcomings in providing eligible African countries with duty-free market
July 23, 2024
Aude Darnal
Commentary

With Israel, Palestine and Lebanon on Fire, Why is UN Mediation Absent?

Heads of intelligence agencies are increasingly supplanting diplomats in peacemaking and mediation efforts.
July 22, 2024
Iason Athanasiadis
Commentary

From Ambition to Action: India’s Quest for Global Diplomatic Influence

The story of India’s rising diplomatic clout is best defined as a paradox. On the one hand, India’s importance in world politics, due to

July 19, 2024
Nayan Chandra Mishra
Commentary

Modi’s Visit to Russia Indicates a Reboot in the Bilateral Relationship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently undertook a “productive” official trip to Moscow. This was his first visit to Russia in five

July 17, 2024
Rajorshi Roy
Commentary

How Iran’s Next President Sees an Emerging “New World Order”

In general, Pezeshkian’s approach is practical and pragmatic, recalling the approach of predecessors Rafsanjani, Khatami and Rouhani.
July 17, 2024
Javad Heiran-Nia
Commentary

Aspirations Amidst Uncertainty: The Ten-Year US-Ukraine Security Agreement

Exploring the potential and challenges of the new U.S.-Ukraine security agreement amid growing political uncertainty
July 15, 2024
Elias Yousif
Commentary

How Hezbollah Grew Over Four Decades, Profiting From Chaos

The U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani in 2020 led to an increased Hezbollah role in Iraq, where it has directed attacks against
July 15, 2024
Arman Mahmoudian
Commentary

Is NATO Making a Strategic Blunder?

This week’s NATO summit in Washington left no mistake that China is now a focus of the alliance: The final communiqué, approved

July 12, 2024
Kelly A. Grieco
Commentary

Deterrence in Peacetime—Japan’s Deepening Cooperation with NATO

Japanese PM Fumiko Kishida attended NATO's 75th anniversary, advocating for stronger Indo-Pacific-European alliances amid Russia-North Korea ties and China's rising threat.
July 12, 2024
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary

Yoon’s Clap Back to the Putin-Kim Summit

The NATO Summit addressed the emerging Russia-North Korea alliance, highlighting global security challenges and South Korea’s pivotal role in response.
July 12, 2024
Jenny Town
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