America’s South China Sea strategy, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, and more.

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** December 7, 2024
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America’s South China Sea Strategy Needs More Balance
by Kamran Bokhari

For the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy to succeed, Washington must consider the interests of all ASEAN members concerned about China’s behavior. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Doesn’t Mean an End to Conflict in the Region
by Seth J. Frantzman

Syria serves as an example of how fast the course of events can shift. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Return of ​​Syria’s Rebels: Neither Unexpected Nor Final
by Arman Mahmoudian

The survival of the Assad regime now depends on coordination and mutual understanding between Iran, Russia, and Turkey. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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VIDEO: Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia
feat. Andrew C. Kuchins, Elvira Aidarkhanova, Najibullah Sadid & Erika Weinthal

On December 5, the Center for the National Interest launched its latest report ([link removed]) on Afghanistan's Qoshtepa Canal, which raises pressing concerns about regional water security, potential cross-border conflicts, and environmental degradation in Central Asia. The report makes a series of recommendations for the incoming Trump administration. Watch it here ([link removed]) .
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Why Restraint With Russia Won’t Work
by Lucan Ahmad Way

Only by imposing real costs on Russian malfeasance can the West expect to prevent further escalation. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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