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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. -
Potential Partners on the Ground in Iran
Weighing the opportunities and limitations of U.S. partnership with armed Iranian Kurdish groups. -
Digital Domains Are the New Battlefield
The war with Iran is being fought in new domains, from cyberspace to outer space. -
The New War in Afghanistan
The conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban might escalate. It might also be the new normal. -
Ahmad al-Sharaa Is Building the State Abu Mohammed al-Golani Promised
The new Syrian government is consolidating power in the hands of the president while privileging Sunni religious institutions and marginalizing competing centers of authority. -
U.S.-Mexico Cooperation After El Mencho
Mexico’s government is successfully taking the fight to the cartels, but Trump is pressing for more. -
El Mencho’s Death and the Kingpin Strategy Paradox
When cartel leaders are targeted, command structures break down and rivals jockey for influence.


