The Age of Zawahiri Ends in Kabul
For Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda’s longtime leader, last Saturday probably began like any other. The veteran Egyptian jihadist liked to...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Age of Zawahiri Ends in Kabul
A nation must think before it acts.
Categories for Analysis
Baltic Defense After Madrid
A confluence of factors raising its significance, expectations were high for NATO’s 2022 summit in Madrid held June 28-30....
Presidential Election Up for Grabs in Angola
On April 6, 2022, Angolan President Joao Lourenco announced to the Council of the Republic that general elections will...
Why Russian Elites Are Standing By Putin
Since the beginning of Russia’s war in Ukraine, political analysts and commentators have been looking out for signs of...
The Regional Dimension to U.S. National Security
The United States defines its national security interests in global terms. With every iteration of the National Security Strategy...
Deficit Trap?: Trade Balances and China’s Belt and Road Initiative
“Senseless and baseless.” That was how a top Chinese official described claims that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),...
Kenya’s Elections Will Come Down to the Wire
On August 9, 2022, Kenyans will cast their ballots for president, members of parliament, and members of the Kenyan...
Does ‘Zeitenwende’ Represent a Flash in the Pan or Renewal for the German Military?
For decades, Germany pursued close economic and political ties with Russia. It did so because German political and strategic...
The Shifting Political Hierarchy in the North Caucasus
Russians are not the only ones participating in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to the BBC Russian Service, 321...
Sinn Féin’s Victory in Northern Ireland: Has Their Day Come?
Walking down the streets of the Falls Road in Belfast, visitors often notice a singular, highly visible phrase: Tiocfaidh...