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UkraineAlert

Feb 11, 2025

Can Russia be held accountable for the crime of aggression in Ukraine?

By Kristina Hook

In early February, a coalition of 37 countries announced “significant progress” toward the establishment of a special tribunal for the international crime of aggression against Ukraine, writes Kristina Hook.

Conflict Disinformation

UkraineAlert

Feb 11, 2025

How Ukraine’s shadow army fights back against the Russian occupation

By Omar Ashour

Ukraine’s resistance movement has evolved significantly in the eleven years since the onset of Russian military aggression, with a dramatic escalation following the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, writes Omar Ashour.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Feb 11, 2025

To safeguard the Arctic, Trump should work with Denmark and Greenland

By Jeppe Kofod

A former Danish foreign minister explains why Greenland matters to Denmark and what the best way forward is to ensure security.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2025

Now is Europe’s moment for decisive action on Ukraine

By Léonie Allard, Ian Brzezinski

Make Trump an offer he can’t refuse: European allies should propose deploying troops in Ukraine.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Feb 10, 2025

What to know about Jordanian King Abdullah’s visit to Washington

By Ahmad Sharawi

During his visit, King Abdullah will likely warn Trump that his resettlement idea will destabilize the Middle East, jeopardize Jordan’s peace with Israel, and even threaten the kingdom’s stability.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

Report

Feb 7, 2025

Toplines: The United States and its allies must be ready to deter a two-front war and nuclear attacks in East Asia

By Markus Garlauskas

The "toplines" from Markus Galaurskus' report on two emerging and interrelated deterrence challenges in East Asia with grave risks to US national security.

Arms Control China

MENASource

Feb 7, 2025

Is Israel laying the groundwork to stay in Lebanon and defy a second withdrawal deadline?

By Nicholas Blanford

After missing one deadline to pull its forces out of south Lebanon following a ceasefire, there are signs that Israel is establishing a more permanent presence.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 7, 2025

The aftermath of the Gaza war will determine the trajectory of US-Egypt relations

By Shahira Amin

The direction of US-Egypt relations will be determined by how US policymakers address the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war—and how Sisi responds to Trump's idea to "take over" Gaza.

Conflict Extremism

UkraineAlert

Feb 6, 2025

Ukraine can play a key role in Europe’s future energy architecture

By Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the need for Europe to pursue greater energy flexibility and connectivity, writes Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 6, 2025

Soofer quoted in Matthew Kroenig’s Foreign Policy article arguing for an ‘Iron Dome’

By Atlantic Council

On February 5, Forward Defense senior fellow Robert Soofer was quoted in a Foreign Policy article by Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center. The argument piece was titled, “The United States Needs an Iron Dome.” Kroenig quotes Soofer’s recent report, “‘First, we will defend the homeland’: The case for homeland […]

China Defense Policy

Experts