Is ISIS Closing in on Europe?
It’s becoming increasingly clear that ISIS-inspired terror is a serious threat to Europe’s security.
Refocus on Deterrence Needed in a Golden Age of Proliferation
It is time to get serious about nuclear deterrence strategy again while jettisoning an obsessive focus on non-proliferation.
India’s Nuclear Submarine: The INS Arihant
A backgrounder on the Indian Navy’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine: the INS Arihant.
The Rise of AI: A Future of Empty Choices
Examining human reactions over past technological breakthroughs can give insight into what might be the most disruptive breakthrough of all: artificial intelligence.
The Latin American Left Can Have Its Own “Mano Dura”
If the Left wants to counter the wave of tough-on-crime rhetoric sweeping Latin America, they must promote an effective alternative. Fortunately, such a thing is possible.
The Roots of Terrorism in Pakistan
Pakistan’s home-grown terrorism problem is increasingly beyond the control of its fragile state institutions.
Xinjiang Sanctions Put Western Unity to the Early Test
Biden’s vision of Western unity was always going to face some hard economic realities. Coordinated sanctions on Xinjiang stand as an early test.
China Covid Protests: Xi’s Largest Test Yet
If the past is any guide, the hammer is about to come down on China’s Covid protestors.
Spain: The Final Test Case for Social Democracy in the EU
Pedro Sanchez and the PSOE must find a workable solution to the migration issue; the future of social democracy in Europe may depend on it.
Backgrounder: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
In the RCEP trade agreement, governments across Asia have charted an economic future for themselves – one that excludes the United States.