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A Second Trump Administration has a Chance to Fix Previous Iran Mistakes
In the intricate web of Middle Eastern politics, few rivalries are as fraught or consequential as the long-standing, ideologically charged standoff between the United...
Between Hospitality and Repatriation: Türkiye’s Evolving Syrian Refugee Response
Türkiye hosts the largest number of refugees worldwide, with an estimated 3.2 million Syrians among its displaced population. In the initial years of the...
Conflict in The Northern Syria: What is Next for The Syrian Kurds?
December 8. A historic day for the Syrian people. The long 53 years rule of the Assad family had come to an end. The...
From Rice Fields to Silicon Valleys: Vietnam’s Twin Transition in Action
Vietnam, a country traditionally known for its vast rice fields and agricultural exports, is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age...
Tehran’s Gamble: The Cost of Proxies and Isolation
Besides Israel, two powerful players are dominating the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, orbiting in contrasting domestic and regional goals, although being authoritarian...
Latin America Is About to Gain More U.S. Attention Than It Has Received in Three Decades… Is That Good?
After decades of limited engagement, Latin America is regaining prominence in U.S. foreign policy, driven by mounting challenges such as immigration crises, escalating drug...
China’s Military Intervention in Africa
Africa has become a critical arena for China's military and security strategy beyond its border. The establishment of the PLA overseas base in Djibouti...
From Georgia with Malice: Russia’s Blueprint for State Capture
Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections offered a front-row seat to the erosion of democratic values. As a long-term election observer for the International Republican Institute...
Employment of FPV Drones in Russia-Ukraine War: Lessons and Future Outlook
Russia-Ukraine war can be characterized by the rapid and wide scale adaptation of newer military technology and tactics. Among the many new combat systems...
Syria’s Uncertain Future
The world watched Sunday as Bashar al-Assad, the brutal leader who ruled over Syria for 24 years, was driven out by rebel forces. The...