For U.S. Iran Policy to Succeed, It Must Look Beyond Tehran
Iran-backed proxies raise questions about a lasting U.S. victory in the Middle East.
Arctic Governance: U.S. Leadership by Strength, Trust, and Ally Cooperation
New shipping and research lanes are being created by the rapidly softening ice in the Arctic, which requires new policy norms developed through allied consultation.
Aging Nations, Shrinking Workforces: The Economic Impact of Falling Fertility
As fertility rates fall and populations age, governments face mounting economic pressures and difficult policy choices.
Clarity & Coherence: The Wilson Administration’s 1918 Aide-Mémoire & Its Relevance
War and the employment of military force are a messy, uncertain, and difficult challenge on both the personal and political level.
Erasing Armenian Presence in Nagorno-Karabakh
The U.S. government should support efforts to achieve meaningful peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, while recognizing that diplomatic progress alone cannot resolve the consequences of ethnic cleansing.
Is AI Quietly Undermining Taiwanese Identity?
Taiwan is known internationally as the beating heart of AI hardware development, but the rapid adoption of chatbot models by everyday citizens internationally may foreshadow the hollowing out of a key marker of Taiwanese identity.
Economic Revitalization in Post-Orbán Hungary
For Tisza, a new domestic economic agenda and anti-corruption reforms are not mutually exclusive.
From Artificial to Super: Trump’s AI Rebranding and the Politics of Technological Power
To manage new technological capabilities, the National Security Council should establish legally binding AI infrastructure standards based on semiconductor manufacturing and computing power.
To the Bitter End? In Serbian Elections, Student Movement Seeks to Topple Strongman
An anti-corruption student movement faces an uphill battle against the entrenched regime of Aleksandar Vučić; regardless of the result, the United States and the European Union should reexamine their relationship with the Balkan state.
The Bukele Model: Militarization of Organized Crime Policy in Latin America
As concerns over organized crime grow, Latin American governments are increasingly turning to El Salvador’s security blueprint.
Kosovo Reckons with Thaçi War Crimes Verdict
For U.S. ally Kosovo, a contested war crimes verdict against a former leader generates discontent — and offers the West an opportunity to show continued interest in the region.
Lessons from Pope Francis to Pope Leo: Engage U.S.-Cuban Relations
U.S.-Cuban relations are at a pivotal point in 2026. Pope Leo, in the footsteps of his predecessor, is reaching out to both nations for sincere dialogue and open discussion. The tensions of this moment, caught on the verge of crisis, can be resolved through mediation, conversation, and continued cooperation.
Protective Measures are Necessary for Mercenary Involvement in Haiti
The state, in its effort to reestablish order, must not undermine itself by employing a rogue, unaccountable mercenary force. The International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries, and the accompanying Montreux Document provide the means for oversight.
Fueling the Hyperscale Era: Russian and Chinese Control of Uranium Supply Chains
With an increased international focus on nuclear energy, countries should evaluate potential chokepoints in the supply chain.
Collapse at Lake Chad: How Climate Stress Transforms Resources Into Flashpoints
The Sahel exemplifies how climate change intensifies resource scarcity, conflict, and governance challenges across fragile states.
A Prerequisite to Posterity: Empowering the Haitian State After Decades of Marginalization
Some 80% of public services are provided through NGOs, cyclically justifying disinvestment from the Haitian state and depriving it from growth opportunities. To ensure a future Haitian state is experienced and prepared for long-term governance and social services, NGOs must either instructively partner with the Haitian state or allow themselves to be functionally replaced.
Satellite-Based ISR Capabilities and the Balance of Power in the Taiwan Strait
Why Taiwan must develop its network of reconnaissance satellites and anti-satellite capabilities to counter advances in the PRC.
Iran and Türkiye’s Managed Geopolitical Rivalry
If leveraged correctly, Ankara and Tehran can use their unique - and often tenuous - relationship to promote peace in the Middle East.
Challenging Transnational Human Trafficking in Vietnam
Human trafficking has reached a rampant level in Vietnam, primarily targeting women, children, and ethnic minorities.