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Commentary

Pragmatism Prevails in US-India Ties Despite Ukraine Differences

Despite some early friction, Washington and New Delhi have taken a pragmatic approach in navigating their differences
February 22, 2024
Elizabeth Threlkeld
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War in Ukraine: Implications for North Korea

Amid deepening ties between Russia and North Korea, examining the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war on North Korea's foreign policy.
February 22, 2024
Rachel Minyoung Lee
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Should South Korea Enhance Its Role in the Eurasian Battlefield?

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, this piece explores South Korea's approach to Ukraine and its options moving forward.
February 22, 2024
Kil Joo Ban
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The Enduring Risk of Human Error at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Staffing shortages at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant raises safety and security concerns, underscoring the continuing threats of Russian occupation.
February 22, 2024
Annie Trentham
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Hurdles and Opportunities for the India-U.S. Defense Partnership

From estrangement to key partnership, India-U.S. defense ties evolve amid challenges and prospects for deeper industrial collaboration.
February 22, 2024
Araudra Singh
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False Alarms: Reflecting on the Role of Cyber Operations in the Russia-Ukraine War

Discussing the changing role of cyber operations in the Russia-Ukraine war, their implications for international law, and measuring harm.
February 22, 2024
Allison Pytlak
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Ukraine Risks Revisited

A look back on U.S. military assistance to Ukraine and how the risks may evolve going forward two years after the Russian
February 21, 2024
Elias Yousif
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What Will Happen to UNRWA Funding for Palestinian Refugees?

Israel’s denunciation of UNRWA appears to be part of a broader strategic objective to shift the narrative around the Palestinian issue.
February 21, 2024
Kristian Alexander
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What is the US Doing in a Disputed Triangle on the Jordan/Syria/Iraq Border?

In Jordan, the existence of US base Tower 22 remains an unspoken secret even after a drone attack targeted the base and
February 20, 2024
Iason Athanasiadis
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Global Health Diplomacy and Paths Toward Equity

Non-Western expertise and experiences need to be included in international health institutions’ negotiations to formulate efficient solutions.
February 16, 2024
Aude Darnal
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One Month In, What Has the US-UK Bombing Campaign in Yemen Accomplished?

In political and psychological terms, the US-UK strikes not only are unlikely to deter the Houthis but will probably only embolden them.
February 16, 2024
Giorgio Cafiero
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North Korea’s Hwangju-Kindung Waterway Project

Using GEOINT analysis, this article shows the completion of North Korea’s Hwangju-Kindung Waterway, which was officially declared operational in December 2023.
February 15, 2024
Peter Makowsky
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