Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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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. -
A Cautionary Tale: What Iran and Cuba Can Teach Us About Designating Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The stories of Alisa Flatow and the Brothers to the Rescue are cautionary tales for what may transpire if the U.S. were to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. -
ChinaTalk: Chips Act: A How To Guide
The latest episode of ChinaTalk. -
The Case for Designating Wagner Group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Is Still Compelling
Even as the Biden administration has increased sanctions on the Wagner Group, the most effective approach remains a designation as an FTO, as set forth in the HARM Act. -
ChinaTalk: Knowledge and AI with a Rabbi and Substacker
The latest episode of ChinaTalk. -
Sweden’s Challenging Road to NATO Membership
Despite widespread support for a record-fast accession into NATO, Sweden’s path to membership has been slow and contentious. -
Who Are You Calling a Great Power?
Discourse about "great power competition" is everywhere, but policymakers are often inconsistent or unclear about who fits the bill. -
Could Beijing Risk a Diversionary War Against Taiwan?
The combination of a weakening strategic situation and an increasingly despotic regime has left Xi with few constraints on his power, leaving many to fear that he could risk military adventurism as a div... -
On Protecting the Undersea Cable System
The undersea cable system is increasingly vulnerable to attack, yet reliance on this critical infrastructure to carry internet traffic as well as the transfer energy continues to grow. A divided Congress... -
Can You Spot the Difference Between Jan. 6 and Jan. 8?
The Jan. 8 riots in Brazil’s capital undoubtedly found a blueprint in Jan. 6—but overlooking important differences obscures the Bolsonaro movement’s origins, path forward, and potential remedy. -
ChinaTalk: Tyler Cowen on AI and China
The latest episode of ChinaTalk. -
Was the Iraq War a Foreseeable Blunder?
A review of Melvyn P. Leffler, “Confronting Saddam Hussein: George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq” (Oxford University Press, 2023).



