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Chat and Encrypted Messaging Apps Are the New Battlefields in the Propaganda War
Ukraine and Russia are adapting to a changed media environment that provides new ways to distribute information and disinformation. -
Europe After the Ukraine War
Europe is anticipating a world in which Russia is weaker but no less dangerous. -
Is Europe Prepared for a Proxy War With Russia?
It's not clear that countries providing support to Ukraine have considered the consequences of a long-term conflict. -
Foreign Fighters and Fellow Travelers: Right-Wing Extremism in Australia and the United States
White nationalism has a long history in Austrailia that has been reinforced by transnational ties to extremist groups in the United States. -
Ukrainian and Russian Will to Fight: An Early-War Assessment
Identifying and assessing the factors that motivate soldiers on the battlefield help explain the conflict so far and how the contest of wills could shift over time. -
Global Counterterrorism in (and After) a Pandemic
Terrorist attacks have declined since the start of the pandemic, but it is unclear what factors have driven this trend and whether it will last. -
Building Iraqi Army Will to Fight to Prevent Another Disaster
Iraq needs a reliable military, but that will require training that fosters leadership, adaptability and esprit de corps. -
How Saudi Arabia Pushed Iraq Into the Arms of Iran
There was an opportunity for a more productive relationship between Riyadh and Baghdad. -
What’s ‘Politicizing’ the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Chinese officials claim the U.S. diplomatic boycott is politicizing the games, but the Olympics have always been political. -
Germany’s White Supremacist Problem—and What It Means for the United States
Germany is often offered as a model for how a country can reckon with a history of racism, but German leaders' denials about institutional racism demonstrate the limits of its approach. -
Russia’s Strategic Success in Syria and the Future of Moscow’s Middle East Policy
Russia's intervention in Syria cemented its presence in the Middle East at relatively low cost. -
Why Did Russia Escalate Its Gray Zone Conflict in Ukraine?
Russia's troop movements demonstrate the limits of its model of limited war.


