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The Fairford Plot and Europe’s Host-Nation Problem
The arrests near RAF Fairford on September 27 are still surrounded by uncertainty, but the incident has already raised a wider question for Britain...
Why Europe Lost Its Seat at the Iran Nuclear Table?
For most of the past two decades, the Iran nuclear file was where Europe proved it could do geopolitics. Britain, France and Germany opened...
Canada’s Shift Away from the US: Realignment or Diversification?
On September 29, a new set of American trade restrictions against Canada came into force. Using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930,...
As America puts its alliances at risk, Europe is learning to stand on its own
The US is seeking greater freedom of action and fewer international constraints, demanding more immediate returns from its alliances. But in doing so, it...
North Korea’s New Missile Threat: What It Means for China, Taiwan and US Defenses
The intelligence and data centers, the Academy of Military Sciences, the Rocket Force, and the intelligence, military, and security apparatus of the People's Liberation...
McNamara’s Lessons for the Drone Age
Before Robert McNamara became US secretary of defense, he belonged to a generation of analysts who attempted to understand warfare through the lens of...
Sisi’s Asian Tour: Egypt’s Strategic Shift Amid Middle East Tensions and Xi’s Cairo Visit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's current Asian tour includes several Asian countries, such as South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The aim is to strengthen...
Easing Sino-Japanese Relations? Japan Is Being Overly Optimistic
In November, China will host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, drawing attention to Sino-Japanese relations. Compared to China, Japan appears more optimistic, viewing the...
The importance of Secretary Rubio’s trip to Uzbekistan
Secretary Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in “mid-October” to attend a C5+1 summit to engage the Central Asian region. He will also lead...
The Muscat Process: Making Dialogue a Security Capability
The hour after detectionGulf security is usually discussed in terms of deterrence, military capability, and external partnerships. All three matter. But when a crisis...