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The Origin of SARS-CoV-2: Animal Transmission or Lab Leak?
The evidence continues to point to the Huanan Market. The ongoing debate, though, is fueling bad policy. -
Afghanistan’s Crises Require a Clear Statement of U.S. Policy
The United States needs to articulate its approach, to make clear its intentions and provide leadership for an international humanitarian response. -
The Bloody Toll of Russia’s War in Ukraine
Credible estimates show that the conflict has been Russia's most deadly since World War II. -
Is the Democratic Republic of Congo Considering a Pivot to Russia?
The Congolese government and military are deepening ties to Moscow, and trying to use this as leverage with the United States and Europe. -
Nicaragua’s Political Repression Will Continue Despite Prisoner Release
One thing about the releases is clear: Ortega and Murillo do not provide charity. -
Don’t Be So Confident in Nuclear Decision-Making
The risks of brinkmanship look greater when research on human psychology is taken into account. -
Indispensable but Insufficient: The Role and Limits of Special Operations in Strategic Competition
Special Operations Forces' responsibilities will shift to meet threats from state adversaries, but they are not an all-purpose force. -
Contextualizing the Nigerian Government’s Forced Abortion Program
The unprecedented campaign is a test of the Biden administration's commitment to addressing conflict-related sexual violence. -
Addressing the Effects of Civilian Targeting: Lessons from Syria for Ukraine
Russia is applying the lessons of its campaign against civilians in Syria to the conflict in Ukraine. The humanitarian response can learn from the Syrian conflict, too. -
Addressing the Effects of Civilian Targeting: Lessons from Syria for Ukraine
Russia is applying the lessons of its campaign against civilians in Syria to the conflict in Ukraine. The humanitarian response can learn from the Syrian conflict, too. -
Russia in the Caucasus and Central Asia After the Invasion of Ukraine
Recent conflicts in former Soviet states demonstrate the ways that Russia's grip in the region has slipped. -
How Ukraine Fought Against Russia’s Air War
The Russian Aerospace Forces' offensive has been more accurate than often appreciated, but its effectiveness has been limited by Ukraine's careful preparation and response.
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