Israel and Lebanon are closer to peace than they appear
But the two sides still need to arrive at a face-saving compromise on Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s buffer zone.
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A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force
A combined multi-domain task force would fill a critical gap in the US-ROK alliance’s deterrence and rapid-response capabilities.
Israel and Lebanon are closer to peace than they appear
But the two sides still need to arrive at a face-saving compromise on Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s buffer zone.
‘A long time coming’: How to understand the UAE’s decision to leave OPEC
It’s important to see Abu Dhabi’s announcement in the context of the growing rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Taking the Three Seas Initiative to the next level
The thirteen-member-state organization should transition from a loose platform into an operational entity with a permanent front office.
Can King Charles’s state visit to the US help mend the special relationship?
The British monarch’s visit comes as relations between Washington and London are at their lowest point in decades.
Three scenarios for the USMCA’s review—and why auto manufacturers should prepare now
Auto manufacturers should take steps to make their supply chains and investments more resilient to shocks resulting from significant changes to the agreement or its expiration.
When negotiating with Iran, factor in the regime’s ‘marginal propensity for pain’
Gradual pressure will not work on Iran, so the United States should either deliver a decisive escalation or cut a diplomatic deal.
From Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik: The evolution of the Three Seas Initiative
While there is much to celebrate about the initiative’s accomplishments over the past decade, leaders will also need to make important and difficult decisions in Dubrovnik about how it should…
What Orbán’s defeat in Hungary means for the Western Balkans
During his sixteen years in power, Orbán built an infrastructure of influence in the Western Balkans to support his political allies.
The Strait of Hormuz closure forces a choice: Ration oil now or pay a steep price later
Instead of subsidizing demand or releasing scarce reserves too quickly, policymakers should emphasize the rationing of scarce supplies.
Magyar’s victory in Hungary should be studied by other opposition movements
Hungary’s recent election holds lessons for countries such as Georgia and Serbia, where divided oppositions have so far failed to turn protests into electoral wins.
Five ideas to make the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara a success
While the upcoming summit is unlikely to produce anything as singularly significant as 2025’s “5 percent” pledge, there are important steps the Alliance should take.
