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Water Wars: U.S. Counters Beijing's Reaction to Pelosi Visit With $1.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
U.S.-China tensions continue to simmer over Taiwan; Solomon Islands delays general election in what some call a power grab linked to China’s influence; North Korea reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons... -
How to Overcome the Pitfalls of the Saudi-Iran Dialogue
The talks between the regional rivals have yielded little progress because of the countries' disparate goals and regional positions. -
ChinaTalk: China + AI = Military Advantage?
The latest episode of ChinaTalk. -
Finding Out What Russians Think—Without Asking Them
Where there is a lack of reliable public opinion surveys, analyzing queries typed into the main Russian search engine can give insights into Russian public opinion and how it changes. -
Finally, a Better U.S. War Crimes Bill. Now What?
The Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act would finally give the U.S. the ability to prosecute suspected war criminals found inside U.S. borders, regardless of nationality, and now Congress needs to clos... -
ChinaTalk: Why Won't China Get Vaccinated?
The latest episode of ChinaTalk. -
Investigating the Death of Shireen Abu Akleh
The recognition by the Israeli Defense Forces this month that it was probably one of its soldiers who killed Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was belated, expected, and unsatisfactory. -
The Importance of Terrorist Founders and the Role of Safe Havens
The protection that terrorist sanctuaries afford allow leaders to cement their ideologies and preferred tactics in their groups. -
Breaking Down the U.N.’s Report on Xinjiang
The U.N. finally released its report on human rights abuses in Xinjiang. What did the investigation uncover, and what’s next for the international community? -
Sanctions as a Surgical Tool Against Online Foreign Influence
Sanctions are sometimes perceived as blunt tools with delayed effects. In the world of online influence, they can have precise and immediate effects, hitting malign actors and operations at their core. -
Missouri Decision Foreshadows Outcomes of Remaining Coronavirus-Related Suits Against China
The district court’s dismissal of the State of Missouri’s billion-dollar lawsuit against China over its COVID response bodes ill for similar remaining coronavirus-related suits. -
Bangsamoro Peace and the U.S.-Philippines Alliance
Supporting the peace process in Mindanao will help shift Manila’s focus toward China.



