Russian migration policy rarely recognizes asylum and makes the process painstakingly long, particularly for their Afghan neighbors.

Russian migration policy rarely recognizes asylum and makes the process painstakingly long, particularly for their Afghan neighbors.

Palestinian women struggle against both obvious and hidden consequences of conflict.

The latest BRICS’ expansion implies a paradigm shift for the group itself and for the international system.

Western powers’ reliance on illegitimate regimes and insurgent competition will lead to years of violence.

The ease of terrorist content proliferation online stokes the debate of internet censorship.

Humanitarian assistance needs to recognize and include the needs of LGBTQ+ Syrian refugees.

Why is the average person today more informed about the refugee crisis in Ukraine versus those in Eritrea or Afghanistan?

Welcome reception of displaced Ukrainians contrasts more hostile attitudes towards Middle Eastern refugees.

Domestic and international support for Palestine sees recent developments, but there is debate concerning their efficacy.

Madrid’s recent decision on Western Sahara’s future has angered Algeria and jeopardizes cooperation between the long-time allies.

Despite a commitment to promote openness in the global internet, the United States’ sanctions policies undermine the internet freedom of average Iranian citizens.

The fallout in the year following Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has resulted in increased violence, a spike in femicide cases, and public calls for change.

The Islamic State is using the disputed territories as a launching pad to attack security forces and Iraqi civilians. The Kurdish Regional Government and the Iraqi central government must solve their differences vis-a-vis the disputed territories in order to effectively combat and eradicate the Islamic State.

To capitalize on regional agenda setting, Armenia’s national security must be a priority in the face of unilateral land grabs.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to expand its influence in Iranian public health matters. The United States should watch this development and explore policies to diminish the IRGC's role in public health.

Sudan has undergone an intense military takeover in the past few weeks and, in response, scores of protestors and civil leaders have taken to the streets to condemn it. While the military seems to be relenting, it may only be a false flag, used as a distraction. The international community has all but lost hope for the people of Sudan. The time to count out Sudan is not here. Now is the time to support the Sudanese people as they fight the good fight for freedom, liberty, and self-rule.

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan signifies an important shift in great power competition, with China poised to fill the power vacuum and the U.S. refocused.

This article aims to analyze the intervention and abandonment of Afghanistan by U.S. forces while assessing new developments following the collapse of the government. The author makes policy recommendations for the international and U.S. response to the conflict.

The Najaf clerical establishment’s influence on Iraq’s political development is undeniable, requiring the United States to consider how Najaf perceives its actions.

Therefore, American foreign policy vis-à-vis Iraq should eschew militarization and instead focus on building Iraq’s governance capacity, a policy palatable to Iraq’s clerical establishment.