Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

The Impact of Ukraine on NATO’s Approach to Human Security

Human security is now at the core of NATO's doctrine and the conflict in Ukraine is putting it to a different test
February 27, 2024
Andrew Hyde
Commentary

Surviving the Rial Plunge: Voices from Iran’s Economic Frontlines

A rise in US-Iran tensions has depressed the Iranian currency, the rial, with serious consequences for ordinary Iranians.
February 26, 2024
Maryam Rezaei Zadeh
Commentary

Is the US Ban on Russian Seafood Working?

As more countries around the globe move to ban Russian seafood and implement seafood traceability systems, they are looking to the US
February 22, 2024
Sally Yozell
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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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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