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The Historian’s Approach to Understanding Terrorism
Historians' knowledge of primary sources, contextual nuances and contingent events show that they have much to offer scholars and policymakers working on terrorism. -
ChinaTalk: Son Eating and Prince-Slaying: Stratagems of the Warring States
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Understanding the Pro-China Propaganda and Disinformation Tool Set in Xinjiang
Inauthentic social media accounts attributed to China have been identified as part of a disinformation campaign to defend the country’s treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority in Xinjiang. -
Water Wars: Japan Makes Major Defense Spending Pledges While China Increases Incursions in the South China Sea
Chinese incursions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone continue to escalate; Japan makes unprecedented defense pledges, to China’s chagrin; U.S. submarine collision gives China an opportunity t... -
ChinaTalk: 6th Plenum: Open Source CCP
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France Doubles Down on Countering Foreign Interference Ahead of Key Elections
Following an increase in foreign interference and hostile information operations—both at home and abroad—the French government is preparing to fight back. -
Finding the Appropriate Balance of Risk in Over-the-Horizon Strikes
Now that Afghanistan is no longer an area of active hostilities, strikes should be subject to the standard of near certainty. -
NSL Verdict a Major Blow to Free Speech in Hong Kong
The recent conviction of pro-democracy protester Ma Chun-man for inciting secession under Hong Kong’s draconian new National Security Law marks a major step backward for free expression in Hong Kong. -
Key Takeaways From the Glasgow Climate Pact
Here are some of the key takeaways and surprises from the Glasgow Climate Pact. -
Learning From China's Techlash
On the more technical areas of tech reform, like data portability, U.S. policymakers should learn from China’s experience. -
Establishing a Humanitarian Financial Corridor for Afghanistan
Responsibly privatizing Afghan central bank functions could help alleviate a cascading economic and humanitarian catastrophe. -
Canadian Foreign Intelligence and the Future of Canada-U.S. Relations
Canada is rethinking its approach to intelligence gathering and analysis and prioritizing its own national interests.



