Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Military Lessons From the War in Ukraine

Chris Preble joins the Net Assessment podcast to discuss military lessons from the war in Ukraine and debate Russian ineffectiveness.
September 29, 2022
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Time to Walk the Talk: NATO on Human Security

The June 28-30 NATO summit in Madrid demonstrated the Alliance’s resolve in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. As intended, it

September 27, 2022
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The Geopolitics of India’s Refugee Policy

While India has historically been deemed a ‘safe haven’ for refugees, the absence of a formal domestic refugee policy allows the state
September 22, 2022
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Galvanizing America’s Defense Industrial Policy

Chris Preble joined the Net Assessment podcast to discuss how to build a new American defense industrial policy and what should be
September 15, 2022
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Nuclear Order under Stress

Nuclear risks have multiplied in recent years, renewing anxieties about the grim possibility of nuclear conflict.
September 9, 2022
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Not Their Plane to Land: Generals Thwarting the Chain of Command

Chris Preble joins the Net Assessment podcast to scrutinize a Lawfare article on Gen. Mark Milley’s behavior at the end of the
September 9, 2022
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Pakistan Floods: Women should be at the forefront of relief efforts & future climate policies

Women in developing countries, such as Pakistan, are particularly vulnerable to climate disasters due to existing gender inequities and patriarchal norms.
September 1, 2022
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The Crisis of Elite Capture in Pakistan and Sri Lanka

In Pakistan, a similar yet distinct politico-economic crisis has been brewing for almost three decades.
August 31, 2022
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Air denial: The dangerous illusion of decisive air superiority

Originally published by the Atlantic Council.
August 30, 2022
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Much Ado About Delegations – But Real Taiwan-US Cooperation is Elsewhere

Speaker Pelosi's visit attracted all the attention, but consistent working-level mechanisms will have a greater impact.
August 25, 2022
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Religion-Related Violence: Moving Beyond Commemoration to Action

To address religion-related violence effectively, UN member states should support scholarship and strengthen accountability.
August 22, 2022
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North Korea’s Komdok Mining Region: Empty Promises?

Without substantive investments, such as developing better transport networks or improving energy provision, North Korea's Komdok mining region will remain underperforming.
August 17, 2022