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France Doesn’t Do Public Attribution of Cyberattacks. But It Gets Close.
France doesn’t publicly attribute cyberattacks to state actors as it is commonly known, but it names the perpetrators and, in doing so, exploits every ambiguity associated with the term “attribution.” -
Five Myths About the Taliban’s New Arsenal
How much U.S. stuff does the Taliban now have? And, can the Taliban actually use it? -
Water Wars: A Time for Choosing? Not for Southeast Asia, Say VP and SECDEF
The United States attempts to focus on its military and diplomatic interests in Asia despite the ongoing debacle in Afghanistan; Japan and Taiwan continue to grow closer; India seeks to cement its positi... -
What Is Known About ISIS-K Funding in Afghanistan?
To fully understand the group and disrupt future terrorist attacks, policymakers must recognize how the group raises revenues to fund its activities as well as steps already taken by the international co... -
What Is the Islamic State in Khorasan?
On Aug. 26, the Islamic State in Khorasan committed two deadly attacks outside the Kabul airport. Although not new to the region, this has prompted questions about the group, its capabilities and the thr... -
ChinaTalk: SpaceX, Elon and their Chinese Imitators
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ChinaTalk: BadChinaTake on China Twitter
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ChinaTalk: Hot Space Summer: China's Commercial Space Boom
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History and the Recognition of the Taliban
This isn’t the first time that the United States has had to reconsider its relationship with a resurgent Taliban—or a chaotic and uncertain Afghanistan. -
Afghanistan, Policy Choices, and Claims of Intelligence Failure
Intelligence failure can contribute to a policy debacle. But policies often break bad without such a convenient excuse—an important thing to remember as we reflect on President Biden’s Afghanistan decisi... -
The Limits of Leverage in Taliban-Led Afghanistan
Short on options in Afghanistan, the United States is pressing the Taliban on several issues even as they cooperate on urgent priorities. The Taliban will not compromise on their core interests but could... -
The Challenges of Understanding Taliban Finance
Getting a clearer sense of the Taliban’s finances will help develop a more nuanced and balanced picture of the group.



