Introducing a new series on the deeply ingrained collective memories shaping the Russo-Ukrainian war 

A judge at Guantanamo rejected Secretary Austin’s attempt to cancel the 9/11 guilty pleas because law still matters—at least to some.

A review of Andrew F. Krepinevich, “The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers” (Yale University Press, 2023).

An overview of sanctions challenges, questions regarding HTS’s terrorist organization status, and a few recommendations for U.S. policy toward Syria.

Overclassifying OSINT poses security risks that can be countered by reforming policies, embracing transparency, and leveraging technology. 

Reflections on the Battle of Grozny, 30 years later.

The French foreign ministry’s statement on Netanyahu’s immunity from an ICC arrest warrant stands in stark contrast to recent rulings and its own past positions.