Foreign Policy Essay
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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. -
The Counterterrorism Toolkit for Cutting the Cartels’ Arms Pipeline
Trump wants to wage war on the cartels. He can start by taking away their guns. -
The Russia-Iran Partnership
Why Moscow is helping Iran fight the United States and Israel. -
How Hungary Escaped Electoral Autocracy
Viktor Orbán’s defeat will have consequences for the country, Europe, and aspiring autocrats around the world. -
Pulling Reports, Playing Politics
The CIA’s retraction of intelligence reports should raise concerns about politicization and the Trump administration’s embrace of white supremacist rhetoric. -
Myth of the AI Oracle
Even the most capable AI will face limits on its ability to make predictions and substitute for strategic decision-making.


