Summit for Democracy Marks Progress in Moldova Reforms
The invitation, unthinkable in previous eras, sends a strong message of US support to President Sandu.
Scottish Independence and the Risk of ‘Unenlightened Secession’
Scotland may wish to be independent, but does the rest of the world wish to deal with an independent Scotland?
Micro-Militarism and the Emerging Shoots of a Multipolar World
The West gambled and lost on Ukraine, and the global system may never be the same.
Trump Reshuffles the Geopolitical Deck with Syria Pullout
Protracted guerilla war, rebooted alliances, a resurgent ISIS, and humanitarian tragedy could all be in the cards.
Sudan Geneva Talks Fizzle as Civil War Drags On
Failed US-led peace talks in Geneva illustrate the difficulties in ending the bloody Sudan civil war absent newfound political will from regional and global powers.
The Ba’athist Roots of Islamic State
It’s not religious fervor that makes Islamic State such a formidable foe on the battlefield.
Japan’s MSDF Reorganization to Focus on Information Warfare
The JMSDF is establishing a Fleet Information Warfare Command to better respond to space, cyber, and information threats, and to boost interoperability with the US Navy.
Putin May Struggle to Keep His Western Neighbors Close
The Russian president’s attempts at consolidating his ‘near abroad’ might have the opposite effect.
Biden Administration Rediscovers US Interests in Libya
After four years of standing on the sidelines, Washington has jumped back into the Libya fray.
Australia’s National Security Paper: A Case of Lost Opportunities?
Policymakers in Canberra have missed a big opportunity with Australia's national security paper.