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Commentary

Why the EU should never have tried to paint China as a ‘strategic rival’

Decoupling from China comes at the cost of strategic autonomy for the EU
April 6, 2023
Lanxin Xiang
Commentary

How Israel’s Nuclear Monopoly Affects Proliferation in the Middle East

Examining the history, politics, and consequences of Israel's policy of "nuclear opacity."
April 6, 2023
Mark Fitzpatrick
Commentary

The Domestic Factors Driving Iran-Saudi Reconciliation

The announcement of Iran-Saudi reconciliation and cooperation with the IAEA reflect Tehran's understanding that it is not possible to fight internally and
April 5, 2023
Shahir Shahidsaless
Commentary

Mekong River Agency Must Step Up

More transparency needed from Mekong governments.
April 3, 2023
Brian Eyler
Commentary

The Arms Trade Treaty at Ten

With the tenth anniversary of the treaty’s adoption upon us, the Biden Administration has no excuse to delay action on the ATT.
April 3, 2023
Rachel Stohl
Commentary

Iran Faces a Choice Between Change From the Top or Rebellion From Below

A camp of progressives, including prominent political prisoners and civil society activists, is gaining momentum in Iran and calling for a constitutional
April 3, 2023
Commentary

Disinformation & CSW67 Outcomes: Why Education Is Only Addressing One Side of the Problem

The CSW 67 outcome document fell short of adequately addressing the supply-side problem of disinformation.
March 31, 2023
Jennie Spector
Commentary

‘If we don’t sell them arms, someone else will’ is a myth

Some of the assumptions that underpin this familiar refrain don’t hold water.
March 30, 2023
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Saudi-Syria Rapprochement a New Sign of Saudi Hedging and a Win for Russian Diplomacy

A Saudi-Syria deal concluded in Moscow would mark a significant Russian foreign policy win only weeks after China brokered a similar agreement
March 30, 2023
Giorgio Cafiero
Commentary

A Moment of Truth for Israelis and Their American Jewish Supporters

A successful weakening of judicial independence by Netanyahu would damage Israel's democracy and give serious energy to those who question the billions
March 28, 2023
Joel Rubin
Commentary

How to Build on the Saudi-Iran Reset

Like the development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), creation of a new regional security forum could develop organically through
March 27, 2023
Robert Mason
Commentary

Why South Asia Should Embrace Climate Migration

Migration is often framed as a failure of climate adaptation. It’s better seen as an effective and sustainable response to climate change.
March 24, 2023
Mahika Khosla
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