With Russia using North Korean ballistic missiles on the battlefield in Ukraine, Kim Jong Un denouncing his father’s and grandfather’s stance on Korean unification, and borders beginning to reopen to the world after over three years of strict closure, North Korea appears poised for big changes in 2024. Has North Korea made a strategic shift? […]
The West’s strategy to defeat Russian aggression is at a turning point. Delays in U.S. military aid have eroded Ukraine’s battlefield position. Russia’s defense industrial ramp-up outpaces that of the United States and Europe. As the NATO summit in Washington approaches, what is the West’s long-term vision for Ukraine’s security? And when it comes to […]
The West’s strategy to defeat Russian aggression is at a turning point. Delays in U.S. military aid have eroded Ukraine’s battlefield position. Russia’s defense industrial ramp-up outpaces that of the United States and Europe. As the NATO summit in Washington approaches, what is the West’s long-term vision for Ukraine’s security? And when it comes to […]
In recent years, China’s footprint in the Middle East has grown. While traditionally focused on economic engagement, Beijing has become more involved in regional political and security issues. In response to the crises in Gaza and the Red Sea, China has called for de-escalation, but refrained from playing an active role in conflict mediation. Earlier […]
Most debates about Chinese coercion of Taiwan focus on invasion (whether Beijing has a timeline, whether it can be deterred, or whether it could succeed), and how an international coalition including the United States and Europe might respond. But China’s coercive toolkit is vast and includes both kinetic and non-kinetic measures that fall well short […]
Most debates about Chinese coercion of Taiwan focus on invasion (whether Beijing has a timeline, whether it can be deterred, or whether it could succeed), and how an international coalition including the United States and Europe might respond. But China’s coercive toolkit is vast and includes both kinetic and non-kinetic measures that fall well short […]
Since the 1940s, the United States has led the world on innovation and on developing new technologies, industries, and business models, securing its position as a global superpower. However, in the face of significant national security challenges and an intensifying global technology race, the U.S. position faces challenges. How can American companies keep pace with […]
South Africa is the most industrialized country and the second-largest economy on the African continent. It is also the United States’ largest trade partner in Africa, even as it maintains strong relationships with both China and Russia. South Africa plays an important leadership role among African countries: it was the first African member of the […]
March 19, 2024 South Africa is the most industrialized country and the second-largest economy on the African continent. It is also the United States’ largest trade partner in Africa, even as it maintains strong relationships with both China and Russia. South Africa plays an important leadership role among African countries: it was the first African […]
As the Israeli-Hamas war enters its sixth month, the conflict shows no signs of abating. The humanitarian plight of Gazans continues to deteriorate while the prospects of a major Israeli ground campaign in Rafah looms. At the same time, the negotiations surrounding a potential hostage deal appear stalled. What are Israel's current objectives in the conflict? […]
As the Israeli-Hamas war enters its sixth month, the conflict shows no signs of abating. The humanitarian plight of Gazans continues to deteriorate while the prospects of a major Israeli ground campaign in Rafah looms. At the same time, the negotiations surrounding a potential hostage deal appear stalled. What are Israel's current objectives in the conflict? […]
Recent years have changed how America is approaching the global economy. Waves of dissatisfaction with globalization, technological change, and financial imbalances have crested, transforming policy and public opinion in the United States. That dissatisfaction is also driving international calls to reform the policies and institutions governing global economic relations. In response, the Biden administration is […]
