Foreign Policy Essay
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Governance Fragmentation and Collapsing Health in Wartime Yemen
Humanitarian groups need international support to overcome funding shortages and the country’s divided politics. -
Reconstructing Iran’s Nuclear Baseline
To reach an effective nuclear agreement with Iran, negotiators first must establish the status of Iran’s nuclear program. -
Will the New Export Controls Shake the Foundations of the U.S. AI Industry?
Washington’s misplaced assumptions around export control and domestic regulations pose strategic risks to national stability. -
‘Nihilistic Violent Extremism’ Isn’t a Thing, and I’m Tired of Pretending It Is
The catch-all category is misleading and a mistake. -
Trump’s Cuba Problem
The “Venezuela Option” would address only a portion of the issues that have hobbled the country and driven the conflict with the United States. -
Nigeria’s Fragmented Security Crisis
The country’s counterterrorism strategy cannot address the range of root causes driving conflict across different regions. -
The Counterterrorism Challenge in Afghanistan’s Borderlands
Where returnees face humanitarian shortfalls, armed groups see opportunities. -
The Jihadist Wave in West Africa
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin’s offensive in Mali could be just the beginning. -
The Invisible Frontline of National Security Governance
Democratic defense begins before the courtroom. -
The Limits of Naval Technology Alone
What two World War II naval battles can teach the U.S. Navy today. -
The Future of the Gulf’s Security Order
The Iran War is reshaping how the Gulf states approach defense. -
The Political Limits of China’s AI Diffusion Ambitions
Worker protections and concerns about economic stability may slow the adoption of new technology.


