Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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China’s New Coast Guard Law and Implications for Maritime Security in the East and South China Seas
China's new Coast Guard Law has several inconsistencies with UNCLOS. -
Russia’s New Crises on the Periphery
Putin's influence in three former Soviet republics has been shaken by a series of political crises. -
ChinaTalk: Chinese Cooking Demystified
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What Will It Take for Pakistan to Pressure the Taliban Into a Cease-Fire?
Pakistan can do more to push the Taliban to dial back violence in Afghanistan. Washington should pressure Islamabad to act on its leverage—and prepare to make big concessions for this ask. -
How to Think About Chinese-Owned Technology Platforms Operating in the United States
A new report entitled “Chinese Technology Platforms Operating in the United States” sets forth a framework for understanding the various threats posed by Chinese-owned technology platforms operating in t... -
How the Kremlin Uses Agenda Setting to Paint Democracy in Panic
The Kremlin’s old media tactics illustrate the persistent challenges posed by influence operations. -
Sudan in 2021: A Human Rights-First Road Map for the Biden Administration
International support for Sudan’s fragile transition to democracy must include targeted assistance for key human rights reforms and accountability efforts to secure justice for victims of past abuses. -
The U.S.’s China Strategy Needs New Tools
The Biden administration should rethink its geoeconomic toolkit and work with Congress to provide the executive branch more effective means to respond to predatory Chinese economic policy. -
ChinaTalk: Richard Fontaine on CNAS and U.S.-China
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How to Support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Without Signing It
The Biden administration has already promised to act on one of the treaty's key provisions. -
One Year Into His Reign, Oman’s Sultan Must Renegotiate the Social Contract and Prioritize Diversification
With hydrocarbons running low, Oman's new sultan must rethink the way his country operates. -
Coordinated Behavior in Libya’s Regional Disinformation Conflict
An online disinformation campaign targeting Libya was discovered in June 2020. This likely state-backed information operation shows how regional actors try to manipulate dynamic events in support of thei...



