Counterterrorism Shortcomings in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
Policy Problem As the global epicenter of Salafi-jihadi activity, the Sahel in 2023 accounted for 26 percent of global...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Counterterrorism Shortcomings in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
A nation must think before it acts.
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The Future of the US in Europe: A Proposal
US President Donald Trump is a radically transparent person but still manages to surprise. After promising for years that...
Is Taiwan Fever Breaking in Lithuania?
One of Taiwan’s most significant foreign policy achievements since the COVID-19 pandemic was the expansion of its unofficial diplomatic...
Iatrogenic Influence in Information Operations: Lessons from the Global War on Terror
This report was initially presented as a paper at the Post-9/11 Irregular Warfare Lessons Learned Conference in Annapolis, Maryland...
Three Decades of Baltic Military Cooperation and the Way Ahead
It is well known that the three Baltic States, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, are distinct yet share many similarities....
Central Asian Migrants Face Harsh Treatment at Moscow’s Sakharovo Detention Center
The lives of Central Asian migrant laborers in Russia have become much worse since the terrorist attack on Moscow’s...
US-Baltic Defense Partnerships: A Return on Investment
In an era marked by evolving geopolitical challenges and the imperative for robust defense capabilities along NATO’s Eastern Flank,...
The Fight Against Disinformation: A Persistent Challenge for Democracy
Introduction Disinformation, the deliberate dissemination of false or misleading information to deceive or manipulate public opinion, represents a profound...
Reflecting on Turkish-American Relations in a Second Trump Term
The election of Donald J. Trump for a second term marks a major shift in global politics. It appears...
Post-Assad Syria: Challenges, Opportunities, and the US Role in Shaping its Future
The unexpected fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8 has put Syria in the spotlight once again. Following...