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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
Commentary

Turkey and China Seek Rapprochement, Though It Will Be Limited in Scope

Ankara and Beijing have managed to move beyond the Uyghur issue and focus on bilateral issues including energy, trade and even military
July 12, 2024
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

Early Signals After Iran’s Election Suggest More Continuity Than Change

The challenges for Pezeshkian will be navigating Khamenei's influence in addressing the nuclear issue, the regional landscape after the Gaza war, and
July 10, 2024
Anonymous
Commentary

Don’t Let Their Futures Wash Away

Hurricane Beryl devastated several Caribbean countries, highlighting the urgent need for integrated adaptation planning and international support to build coastal climate resilience.
July 9, 2024
Sally Yozell
Commentary

The US Should Be Taking the Lead on Global Infrastructure Development

US-led global infrastructure development can help repair the country's damaged reputation.
July 9, 2024
Luke Venezia
Commentary

Diminishing Transparency in the US Arms Trade

The declining quality and quantity of public reporting on U.S. arms transfers undermines transparency, oversight, and accountability.
July 9, 2024
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Despite a Recent India-Iran Agreement, Challenges Loom for Chabahar Port

For India, Chabahar could provide a hedge against U.S. economic pressure while for Iran, any foreign investment is welcome to combat sanctions
July 9, 2024
Mohammad Salami
Commentary

Modi 3.0: Six Defense Sector Reforms Key to National Security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to address outstanding issues in his third term to tackle India’s national security threats
July 8, 2024
Rahul Rawat
Commentary

INTERVIEW | Why I am Optimistic About SOTF Process Leading to Reform of Multilateral System

Nudhara Yusuf, speaks about the viability of current multistakeholder efforts for the reform of the multilateral system.
July 3, 2024
Nudhara Yusuf
Commentary

Iran’s Economy Keeps Declining Amid Political Uncertainty and Popular Discontent

Remembering their bitter experiences, Iranians are preparing for increased volatility and returning to assets they have used for the past 45 years
July 3, 2024
Ali Dadpay
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