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MENASource Aug 25, 2024

After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist Aug 21, 2024

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.

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UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.

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Aug 26, 2019

Is there art in the Afghan deal?

By James B. Cunningham

The Taliban's version of peace would likely not be acceptable to the majority of Afghans or the international community.

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

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Aug 24, 2019

Steve Levine in Axios about the future of robots

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Aug 23, 2019

The Trump administration’s Iran policy shows meager results

By Holly Dagres

Though there are differences between factions about how to confront the United States, the heavy US pressure on Tehran in recent months has led to a rally-around-the-flag effect as Iranians push back against what many view as a Western imperialism.

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Aug 22, 2019

Steve Levine in Axios about Russian interferences

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Aug 21, 2019

Repeal of Article 370: Implications for India, Pakistan, and the United States

By Kyra Kocis, Nidhi Upadhyaya, and Irfan Nooruddin

The articles have institutionalized a unique constitutional relationship between Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and the Central Government since 1954.

Conflict India

Issue Brief

Aug 21, 2019

Repeal of Article 370: Implications for India, Pakistan, and the United States

By Kyra Kocis, Nidhi Upadhyaya, Irfan Nooruddin

The articles have institutionalized a unique constitutional relationship between Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and the Central Government since 1954.

Conflict India

In the News

Aug 21, 2019

It’s Time for a NATO-China Council

By Barry Pavel, Ian Brzezinski

Such a group would help to collectively engage Beijing, which prefers to deal with countries in isolation.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 21, 2019

Samad joins BBC World to discuss the Future of US-Taliban peace talks

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Aug 21, 2019

Samad and Nawaz join CGTN’s The Heat to discuss Afghanistan’s peace process

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

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Aug 20, 2019

Samad Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss Latest Violence in Afghanistan

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After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

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Is there art in the Afghan deal?

Steve Levine in Axios about the future of robots

The Trump administration’s Iran policy shows meager results

Steve Levine in Axios about Russian interferences

Repeal of Article 370: Implications for India, Pakistan, and the United States

Repeal of Article 370: Implications for India, Pakistan, and the United States

It’s Time for a NATO-China Council

Samad joins BBC World to discuss the Future of US-Taliban peace talks

Samad and Nawaz join CGTN’s The Heat to discuss Afghanistan’s peace process

Samad Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss Latest Violence in Afghanistan

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