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North Korea’s De-risking Strategy and Its Implications
Ruediger Frank explores how embassy closures tie into DPRK's strategy shift from managing risks to avoiding them, and their implications
Ruediger Frank
Commentary
Russia Plays the Middle East Card
Moscow’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East reflect the rise of middle powers, juggling for leverage among the bigger geopolitical players
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary
Iran May Trade Drones for Russian Fighter Jets, Helicopters, and Trainers
Iran has an opportunity to enhance its military capabilities and training, which are currently outmatched by most neighboring countries
Robert Czulda
Commentary
Iran Faces a Mountain of Unresolved Domestic Problems
While Iran touts the actions of its proxies against Israel, it is struggling to deal with growing economic and societal problems at home
Anonymous
Policy Memo
Can Myanmar’s National League for Democracy Play A Unifying Role for a Future Democratic Burma?
The National League for Democracy must confront both its internal and external challenges to help Myanmar’s democratic movement overcome the junta
Myo Yan Naung Thein
Commentary
Why Are the Houthis Getting Involved in a War Between Israel and Hamas?
By targeting Israel and Israeli-owned ships, the Houthis are signaling that their harsh rhetoric against Israel is not just empty words
Marc Martorell Junyent
Commentary
Unexpected Consequences of the Gaza War
The war has shaken up the balance of power in the Middle East, leading to new opportunities for countries vying for influence in the region
Nader Habibi
Press Statement
Elizabeth Threlkeld Comments on Charges of Indian Government Involvement in a Foiled Assassination Plot Targeting a U.S. Citizen in New York.
Elizabeth Threlkeld
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