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На саміті НАТО, робіть правильні речі для майбутнього України та демократії
Коли і як України стане членкинею НАТО ще належить детально визначити, однак питання про те, чи станеться…

How Does Putin’s Response to Prigozhin’s Mutiny Change the Threat from Russia?
The U.S. government is likely reassessing Russia's stability and predictability, which are clearly diminished coming out of this episode.

Why President Biden Should Not Transfer Prohibited Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine would be escalatory, counterproductive, and only further increase the dangers to civilians caught in combat zones and those who will, someday,…

The All-Volunteer Force at 50: Civil-Military Solutions in a Time of Partisan Polarization
Civilian and military elites, as well as the general public, have work to do to combat politicization of the all-volunteer force and help it survive another 50 years.

Global Ambitions and Tunisia’s Crisis Could Spur Algeria to Rethink Its Non-Intervention Policy
The US and Europe, working with multilateral institutions, could help the two countries capitalize on mutual economic and security interests.

Wagner Chief’s Mutiny in Russia: Cautionary Notes on Early Assessments
"Initial assessments may be clouded by wishful thinking about Putin’s odds in Ukraine or his chances of political survival at home."

Pentagon Investigation into Syria Strike: A Litmus Test for Civilian Harm Response
The Pentagon's investigation into the May 3 drone strike in Syria is a litmus test for broader efforts to address civilian harm.

Unequal Justice: Fighting Systemic Racism in the Pentagon
The Pentagon must do more to address systemic problems of racial disparity in military justice.

The Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare Facilitates Interoperability
The Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare seeks to lay out the complex and at times overlapping legal frameworks around war at sea. Its aim is to prepare for and deter war…

In Defense of Inclusion: The Far-Right Attack on LGBTQ Rights in the Military
Members of Congress should support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in order to combat far right attacks on LGBTQ+ veterans and members of the armed forces, as bias…

Disinformation in a Triple Threat: How Old and New Challenges Make Peacekeeping More Dangerous
As the largest financial contributor – and debtor – to UN peacekeeping, the US is uniquely positioned to reverse the trend.

Bad for the Goose, Bad for the Gander: Drone Attacks in Russia Underscore Broader Risks
Recent drone attacks in Russia highlight legal and policy risks that must be weighed carefully.