Category: The Forum
297 Articles
- Gender, Identity, and Security
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Why We Should Pay More Attention to LGBTQ+ Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
Security interests in Africa also exist outside of the strategic competition paradigm. Policymakers should be more involved in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the promotion of minority…
November 16, 2022
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Maritime Piracy Is On The Decline: Can It Stay That Way?
While many associate modern day maritime piracy with the Academy Award nominated film Captain Phillips, this transnational threat is a persistent reality for many ships…
November 14, 2022
- Defense
- The Arctic
Combating the Gray Zone: Enhancing America’s Arctic Force Posture
After almost a decade, the White House has released an updated 2022 version of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The document establishes four pillars for…
November 11, 2022
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
- The Americas
Colombia’s New President Is Right: The U.S. Can End The War On Drugs By Changing The Focus Of Its Counternarcotics Strategy
Recently, Colombia’s newly inaugurated President Gustavo Petro delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in which he criticized the;…
November 9, 2022
- Race & Security
- Technology
Anti-Asian Racism: A Hurdle for American Tech Innovation
Left ignored, anti-Asian racism in the U.S. may dampen new talents’ enthusiasm to immigrate, hurting American strength in technological innovation. According to numbers reported…
November 7, 2022
- Defense
- Technology
The U.S. Space Force And The Limits of “Semper Supra”
On September 20, 2022, the United States Space Force released its fight song “SemperSupra” (Always Above). It flopped. The song was widely mocked across social media and late…
November 5, 2022
- Environment and Biosecurity
- Europe & Central Asia
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Rising Tides: Is Europe Ready for the Next Wave of Climate Migration?
While the war in Ukraine rightfully has the attention of Europe’s policymakers right now, there is a brewing crisis to the south that warrants preparation. The Lake Chad Basin …
November 2, 2022
- Europe & Central Asia
Diminishing Returns: Russia’s Waning Sphere of Influence Amid the Russo-Ukrainian War
On the evening of September 12, 2022, artillery barrages rang out across the sky. Gunfire and mortar shells pounded small towns while Bayraktar TB2 drones whirred overhead. One…
October 31, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
War in Ukraine Leaves U.S. Scrambling to Replenish Arsenal, and European Allies May Offer No Solution
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the United States and its NATO allies have stepped up to provide military support to bolster Ukraine’s arsenal in…
October 28, 2022
- Technology
- The Americas
A Lie Will Travel Faster: Election Disinformation And The Threat To Democracies
Former U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull once stated that “[A] lie will gallop halfway round the world before the truth has time to pull its breeches on.” In many ways, his…
October 26, 2022