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ColumnCentral & Eastern Europe In Ukraine and Gaza, a Wider War Is Getting Less Likely, Not More Paul PoastAug 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Despite concern that the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war seem poised to expand, it is unlikely that they will.
BriefingAfrica Ukraine Could Cause a Major Headache for Russia in Africa Marcel PlichtaAug 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Aiding Moscow’s enemies in Africa could cause disproportionate damage for Russia. It’s also a big gamble for Ukraine.
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ColumnMiddle East & North Africa The West’s Wishful Thinking Won’t Head Off a Broader Middle East War Alexander ClarksonAug 14, 2024August 14, 2024
NewsletterCentral & Eastern Europe Ukraine Looks to Jolt War Effort With Incursion Into Russia The EditorsAug 13, 2024August 13, 2024
BriefingNorth Africa The U.S., France and Spain Are Deluding Themselves on Western Sahara Jacob MundyAug 13, 2024September 18, 2024
NewsletterGlobal The Nuclear Consensus Isn’t Above Politics, but It Is Holding The EditorsAug 9, 2024August 9, 2024
BriefingSoutheast Asia The Philippines’ Communist Insurgency Is Set to Grind On Michael HartAug 7, 2024August 7, 2024
NewsletterWest Africa The U.S. Exit From Niger Is a Decision Point for Washington The EditorsAug 6, 2024August 6, 2024
BriefingSoutheast Asia The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Is All About Agency, Not Alignment Richard Javad HeydarianAug 2, 2024August 2, 2024
BriefingEurope Europe Has Options for a Post-U.S. Security Order Mathieu DroinAug 1, 2024August 2, 2024
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ColumnWest Africa Mali’s Russian-Backed Security Approach Is a Lot Like France’s Alexander ClarksonJul 31, 2024July 31, 2024
NewsletterMexico How Sinaloa Kingpin’s Arrest Could Affect U.S.-Mexico Relations The EditorsJul 30, 2024July 30, 2024
BriefingWest Africa As Security Crisis Deepens, Burkina Faso’s Junta Turns to Repression Daniel EizengaJul 30, 2024August 2, 2024