The New North: The Eight States Shaping a New European Security
The New North: The Eight States Shaping a New European Security A major shift is underway in the defense posture of Northern Europe. Finland and Sweden joined NATO, ending long …
The End of the Predictable World: Forecasting a World in Turmoil
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The COVID-19 Pandemic. On-and-off-and-on-again tariffs. Over the past few years, the deeply interconnected global system has experienced major shocks …
The Kurdish Crossroads: Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria
Recent hostilities with Iran have once again highlighted the role of the Kurds as a key player in regional conflicts. While seen as a threat by governments in Ankara, Tehran, …
The State of Diplomacy at America 250
The world has changed dramatically in the 250 years since Benjamin Franklin’s mission to France in 1776. It is changing again now, with new powers rising, new technologies reshaping how …
The Philippines and the Contest for the South China Sea.
The Philippines sits at the center of an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific, caught between its traditional ally in Washington and rising interference from Beijing. The country’s strategic location, including control of …
Abu Dhabi’s Ascent: The UAE’s Global Strategy
The United Arab Emirates’ recent decision to leave OPEC after nearly six decades is about far more than oil—it is the latest sign of a growing rift with Saudi Arabia …
Rising Proliferation: Nuclear Risks in a Post-Treaty World
The recent expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia marks a structural shift in the global nuclear order, removing the last legally binding constraints on the …
