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,...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
US-Baltic Defense Partnerships: A Return on Investment
A nation must think before it acts.
Categories for Analysis
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...
Pacific Island Affairs and US Diplomatic Relations
Under the Biden administration, there have been a number of extraordinary events that have had a significant impact on...
Trends in Terrorism: What’s on the Horizon in 2025?
Sitting down to write my annual assessment on trends in terrorism in early 2025, I am struggling more than...
A Deal with Russia at Ukraine’s Expense Will Not Bring Peace
Discussions of possible ceasefire negotiations in the war between Russia and Ukraine focus on the concessions that Ukraine could...
The Evolution of Baltic Military Divisions
Ten years ago in 2014, Baltic defense was paltry. The defense budgets of the three Baltic states, but especially...
45 Days in Ukraine, 1,000 Days in War
The title of this essay would have been a little bit different if I had spent five more days...
Women in Baltic Politics and Political Leadership
Significant and, arguably, profound changes took place in Baltic high politics over the past four years. The peak pandemic...