Category: Regions
190 Articles
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
Reversing Strategic Neglect: The U.S.-Pacific Islands Country Summit
On September 28-29, the United States hosted the historic US-Pacific Islands Country Summit in Washington, DC. The event marked the first summit between the U.S. and…
October 18, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
- Gender, Identity, and Security
China’s Dismissal of #MeToo as a Tool of Western Influence Harms Women
The #MeToo movement empowered women all across the globe to speak out against sexual harassment, including in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Yet progress in China has…
October 14, 2022
- Defense
- Europe & Central Asia
- Technology
Tipping The Scales: The Use of Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War
While Russia’s military capabilities were overestimated, analysts failed to predict just how effective Ukraine’s adoption of asymmetric capabilities would be. Drones are making…
October 13, 2022
- Middle East & North Africa
Preserving Legitimacy Through Transition: Lessons from the Republic of Yemen
On April 7, 2022, the leader of the internationally recognized government of Yemen, Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, announced his abdication and transferred his powers to a…
October 12, 2022
- Europe & Central Asia
- The Americas
From Russia With Love: The State of Russia’s Influence in the Western Hemisphere Post-Ukraine
On March 2, 2022, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution to reprimand Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Of the 181 member states that took part in the,…
October 11, 2022
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Is It Time For The UN To Help Malians Talk To JNIM?
In late January 2022, France announced it would “reevaluate” the future of its counterterrorism operations in Mali. This came after France had already downsized Operation,…
June 13, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
What Does Bongbong Marcos’ Win Mean for the United States in Southeast Asia?
Few countries are more vital to the United States’ strategy in Asia than the Philippines. Once a U.S. colony, the Southeast Asian archipelago remains a key ally to the United…
May 20, 2022
- Environment and Biosecurity
- Europe & Central Asia
Environmental Warfare in Ukraine: Should We Prosecute Eco-Crimes Like War Crimes?
Ukraine is on the verge of an ecological tragedy. The destruction of industrial facilities and contamination from heavy weaponry means that if Ukrainians are able to return to…
May 16, 2022
- Geoeconomics & Resource Competition
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Intransigence and Eastern Assertiveness: The Revival of Strategic Competition in West Africa
On September 1, 1961, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 25 heads of state hailing from four continents—from Cuba in the West to Indonesia in the East, gathered to formally establish the…
May 13, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
“Bongbong” And China: The Implications Of The Philippines’ Presidential Election
Marcos “Bongbong” Jr. is bound to win the Philippines’ presidential election on May 9. In the latest polling, 56% of the electorate prefers his candidacy. Through…
May 2, 2022