Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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What Does a "Terrorist" Designation Mean?
A label is different from enforcement—it's about sending a signal. -
What Britain’s New Sanctions Reveal About U.S.-U.K. Relations
Following Brexit, leaders from the U.S. and the U.K have said they may collaborate on human rights sanctions. However, the two countries’ recent diverging sanctions decisions suggest coordination has not... -
What Did the U.S. Accomplish With Its South China Sea Legal Statement?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement outlining the “U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea.” Does the statement advance U.S. strategic goals in the region? -
Europe Continues to Brush Off the U.S. Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran
Despite the optics of a recent resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Europe continues to oppose the U.S. policy line on Iran. -
ChinaTalk: How Corruption Works in China
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The U.S. Defense Space Strategy Works on Paper, but Will it be Implemented?
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Wuhan, From the Cultural Revolution to COVID-19
Four lessons about what the history of the province where the coronavirus emerged tells us about the Chinese Communist Party. -
The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Bounty Policy
Moscow’s bounty program fits a pattern of Russian policy in Afghanistan rooted in the country’s desire to maintain influence in its near abroad. -
Will the Afghan Peace Process Be Pakistan’s Road to Redemption?
Despite tensions with the Trump administration, Pakistan has become an important intermediary in negotiations with the Taliban. -
The Days After: A Retrospective on Chinese and Indian Media Coverage of the June 16 Border Conflict
How did outlets in India and China cover the border skirmishes? -
The End of the Open Skies Treaty and the Politics of Compliance
In a statement withdrawing from the treaty, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Russia of flagrantly violating its provisions. Were those allegations justified? If so, on what grounds? -
Afghanistan Between Negotiations: How the Doha Agreement Will Affect Intra-Afghan Peace
The Taliban left Doha with an advantage and is now raising the pressure on the Afghan government.



