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Esma Torani If Kamala Harris secures the presidency in 2024, she will inherit a problem that has stymied every U.S. president for decades: North Korea’s unwavering commitment to its nuclear arsenal. Despite various strategies by her predecessors—ranging from diplomatic overtures to severe sanctions—North Korea remains more entrenched in …
August, 2024
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25 August
Rethinking U.S. Strategy in the Red Sea: A Disproportional Response is Overdue
Tereza Felix The U.S. strategy in the Red Sea, particularly its approach to the Houthi threat, raises crucial questions about the effectiveness and proportionality of American military power. Over the past nine months, the U.S. has committed a significant portion of its naval resources to counter the Houthi …
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21 August
Strategic Balances and Fractures: Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia
While mutual antagonism towards the United States currently unites Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia, their collaboration is more a strategic convenience than a deep-seated alliance. As the rise of multipolarity is testing the resilience of the liberal international order, states are rushing to decouple economically from …
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21 August
Death Takes More Than a Life: The Secrets That Depart with It
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The faces at the funeral of former Prime Minister and Speaker of the Senate, Zaid Al-Rifai, were diverse, reflecting the many roles he played in Jordan’s political landscape. Yet, in their grief, they were united in acknowledging the loss of a unique political figure—someone …
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21 August
Why Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections is Growing
The Founding Fathers warned that extreme partisanship risks inviting foreign machinations into the American political system. There is irony in what appears to be an Iranian hack of the electronic files of Donald Trump’s campaign. Details are unclear and unconfirmed, but a day after Microsoft issued a report …
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21 August
Kazakhstan’s Role in U.S.-China Competition
Kazakhstan has proven itself to be pragmatic and willing to work with the West, even as it continues to engage with countries like China and Russia across the economic, diplomatic, and security spheres. From advanced microchips to the green energy transition, critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and …
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21 August
China is Winning the Global South
While the United States and its allies have focused extensively on the military and technological fronts in competing with China, the third front in the Global South remains critical yet underappreciated. While the United States and allied national security community have focused extensively on the first two fronts—potential …
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19 August
Ensuring Peace in the Middle East: The Path Forward
Esma Torani The Middle East, a region steeped in history and religion, remains a focal point of global conflict and tension. Often described as the “womb of the universe,” Jerusalem and its surrounding lands are sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Yet, despite—or perhaps because of—this shared spiritual …
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19 August
The Strategic Risks of an Israel-Iran War
Tereza Felix As the world watches the simmering tensions between Israel and Iran, Tehran continues to hurl threats of annihilation at the Jewish state. But despite their venomous rhetoric, these threats lack any substantive strategic foundation. They are built on nothing more than empty bravado and hollow provocations. …
