By Anatol Lieven on Dec 10, 2024 12:05 am
The fall of the Baath state in Syria is a serious defeat for Russia (and a disaster for Iran). It would however be a grave mistake to assume that this by necessity makes it a success for the United States. Read in browser »
By Paul R. Pillar on Dec 10, 2024 12:05 am
The retiring United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process has insightfully identified a major reason the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians continues to boil and to entail widespread death and destruction. Read in browser »
By Stavroula Pabst on Dec 10, 2024 12:05 am
A surprise offensive by Islamist, Al Qaeda-linked group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) has forced President Bashar al Assad out in Syria. In turn, the U.S. is ramping up its long-term involvement in a country already devastated by years of war. Read in browser »
By Michael Corbin on Dec 07, 2024 01:05 am
On December 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the budget law for 2025-2027. The Duma had earlier approved the law on November 21, and the Federation Council rubber stamped it on November 27. Read in browser »
By Stavroula Pabst on Dec 06, 2024 01:55 pm
Military industry mainstays and lawmakers alike are warning of imminent conflict with China in an effort to push support for controversial deep tech, especially controversial autonomous and AI-backed systems. Read in browser »
By Ben Armbruster on Dec 06, 2024 12:05 am
As one administration exits and another takes form, a harsh reality is becoming clear for critics of maintaining U.S. support for the Israeli government: in government bureaucracies and university campuses alike, crackdowns and pressure on free expression and assembly will continue in force. Read in browser »