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Marco Rubio on stage at Trump Rally

Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio

Experts suggest questions for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's confirmation hearing for Trump's pick for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio.
Syrians celebrate with a flag on a tank in Damascus.

The Long Road to Damascus: How the Syrian Rebels Toppled Assad and What Comes Next

"The international community sidelined and ignored Syria over the past five years and it cannot afford to repeat that mistake."
The photo shows two men, cropped to only their waists, one of them holding a gold bar between his hands.

Beyond ‘Critical’ Minerals, Don’t Forget Gold’s Role as a Driver of Economic Growth — and Conflict

The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.
Mapa de banderas de América del Norte y del Sur, incluida Groenlandia.

El Pacto de Seguridad del Tratado de Río y las consecuencias imprevistas de amenazar a Canadá, Groenlandia y Panamá

This article is also available in English here. La presente traducción es cortesía del autor. Las recientes declaraciones del presidente electo Donald Trump sobre la política…
flag map of North and South America including Greenland

The Rio Treaty’s Security Pact and Unintended Consequences of Threatening Canada, Greenland, and Panama

The legal obligations the second Trump administration may have to Canada, Greenland, and Panama refer to a NATO forerunner: the "Rio Treaty"
The US Constitution with a gavel laid on it.

National Security Resilience and Reform: Trump 2.0 and Beyond

Beginning a national security reform process is not just necessary, but urgently demanded to break inertia and launch a new dynamic.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the opening of the 25th Parliament session in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.

Trump’s Realist Option for Int’l Criminal Court Case Against Netanyahu

The incoming Trump administration can take advantage of the ICC's activities to achieve legitimate U.S. interests in Gaza and beyond.
A woman takes a selfie as people wave independence-era Syrian flags during a demonstration

Should the Rebels be Recognized as the New Government of Syria? How International Law Could Provide a Clearer Answer

Is HTS now the new government of Syria under international law or is the toppled Assad regime still the government? Is there perhaps no government currently at all?
Afghan burqa-clad women walk past a Taliban security personnel along a street in Jalalabad

Suing the Taliban at the ICJ Over Abuses of Afghan Women Isn’t a Panacea. Countries Must Do More Now.

Beyond suing the Taliban and awaiting a potential ICJ case, the international community should meaningfully act on women's rights now.
Chinese flag (left) and American flag (right)

Trump’s Balancing Act with China on Frontier AI Policy

Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy could prove conducive to breakthrough AI agreements — especially with China.
The photo shows a soldier in camouflage and helmet standing under a tree, looking toward the sky through binoculars that appear to be two to three times the size of regular binoculars. Two other figures are in the background at the lower left and right of the photo.

Russia’s “Human Safari” Terror Tactic in Key Southeastern Ukraine Region of Kherson

The "hunting" may be part of a Kremlin strategy to seize more territory, drive out Ukrainians, and pacify those left in advance of any talks.
Flags of the USA and Iran

U.S. Options for Iran Diplomacy in 2025

Trump faces a significant challenge in addressing Iran's nuclear program, but he also has an opportunity to reduce its proliferation risks.
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