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Fit for Purpose? Assessing American Alliances

America’s network of alliances is often seen as one of its most valuable assets. But is it fit for purpose in a
May 2, 2026
Alessandro Perri
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Bridging the Gap Between UN Special Envoys and the Protection of Civilians

Examining how UN Special Envoys of the Secretary-General can advance the protection of civilians in conflict settings.
April 23, 2026
Julie Gregory
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Reassessing Tunisia’s Strategic Importance for the United States

U.S. policy options to leverage Tunisia for regional security, economic stability, and Sahel-focused cooperation.
April 16, 2026
Amb. Joey R. Hood
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Making the Most of America’s Mega-Decade of Sports

Considering the diplomatic opportunities and risks of hosting the world’s biggest sporting events.
March 20, 2026
Will A. Smith
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The Bottom Millions

Across the developing world, poor rural farming communities are being left behind, and without assistance, they risk taking the rest of their
March 17, 2026
Peter Schwartzstein
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Runway Trap: How Chinese Missiles and Rockets Could Neutralize Taiwan’s Air Force

Chinese missiles and artillery could ground Taiwan’s F-16s for weeks. Resilient, mobile defenses are essential to contest the skies.
March 5, 2026
Hunter Slingbaum
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Beyond Ballots: The Junta Chief’s Elite Management Strategy Ahead of Myanmar’s Elections

How the leader of Myanmar’s junta manages power within the military and what it means ahead of the elections.
December 11, 2025
Naing Min Khant
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How International Funding Shapes Myanmar Pro-Democracy CSOs’ Activism in the Post-Coup Era

Analyzing the challenges facing Myanmar’s pro-democracy CSOs in an era of state repression and a shifting funding landscape.
November 20, 2025
Aye Lei Tun
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We Can’t Buy Our Way Out: It’s Time to Think Differently

America's legacy fleet is vulnerable; Cheap, mass-producible containerized munitions can help close the gap.
November 6, 2025
T. X. Hammes
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Scenarios for US Foreign Aid in 2035

Examining possible directions for U.S. assistance and their geopolitical consequences.
September 19, 2025
Evan Cooper
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Techno-Industrial Strategy for the Exponential Age

American leaders have a choice: build the systems that will shape the future, or others will build them for you. In the
September 15, 2025
Mohammed Soliman
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The Europe Question, the Rationale of Burden Shifting, and the Promise of Germany

America should shift Europe's conventional defense burden to wealthy allies like Germany while maintaining nuclear control.
September 15, 2025
Sumantra Maitra
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