Category: The Forum
297 Articles
- Europe & Central Asia
Icarus in the Kremlin: The Fading Political Power of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group
A group of Wagner fighters huddled around their patron, bundled in combat fatigues and balaclavas amidst a backdrop of chalk-colored rock. Russian state media reposted the image…
March 29, 2023
- Geoeconomics & Resource Competition
- The Americas
The Dragon, the Elephant, and the Jaguar Both Wanted to Tame
Guyana is a kaleidoscope of unresolved mysteries in a continent it barely resembles. The country lies geographically in South America. However, no one with a good knowledge of…
March 27, 2023
- Technology
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Funding Tomorrow’s Terrorists and Criminals: Cryptocurrency’s Impact on Global Security
In January 2009, Bitcoin became the first cryptocurrency available for public purchase. However, it wasn’t until two years later that the cryptocurrency saw its first…
March 23, 2023
- The Americas
Venezuela Sanctions: The U.S. Needs to Change its Goals
Between 2017 and 2019, former U.S. President Donald Trump instituted comprehensive economic sanctions against the Nicolás Maduro-led Venezuelan government, cutting off…
March 21, 2023
- Environment and Biosecurity
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Blame Governments, Not the Environment: How Political Failures Worsen the Effects of Climate Change in West Africa
With seven coups since 2020, West Africa is drawing global attention as a hotspot for conflict and a critical locus of discourse on climate security. Rising…
March 17, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
The Future of Ukraine: Will the EU Show Resolve or Indecision?
The coming year will be critical for Ukrainians in their fight against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian people have undoubtedly shown their resilience and fortitude to fight for…
March 6, 2023
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
- Technology
From ChatGPT to ChatCCP: The Future of Generative AI Models in China
Chinese regulators recently warned tech companies not to release ChatGPT-like products, for fear that chatbots would spread “disinformation” by the U.S. government.…
March 3, 2023
- Defense
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
Parity On the Peninsula: The Case for a Nuclear South Korea
For the first time, a South Korean president officially mentioned the possibility of his country going nuclear. Although Seoul quickly retracted and reaffirmed its…
March 2, 2023
- Europe & Central Asia
What Are We Doing In Ukraine?
Unrestrained and uncoordinated Western support would go against American and European national interests, undermining Europe’s defense capabilities and escalating the risk of…
February 24, 2023
- Defense
- Technology
Metal (Boots) On The Ground: How Will Automation Change Ground Warfare?
Logistics pose the most significant challenge to any military operation. It seems like a simple concept until you factor in the enemy, personnel constraints, maintenance issues,…
February 21, 2023