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Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it

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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.

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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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A general view of fire assault drill at an undisclosed location in North Korea March 10, 2023, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Credit: KCNA via REUTERS

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Nov 9, 2023

Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it

By Markus Garlauskas, Lauren D. Gilbert

Conventional wisdom in the United States holds that deterrence in Korea is strong, but this widespread confidence is based on a backward look at long-standing assumptions that are no longer tenable, along with rapidly shifting politico-military conditions. This report explains the urgent actions required to get ahead of these changes and maintain effective deterrence.

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Nov 9, 2023

The Gaza war probably won’t change Iran’s nuclear strategy. It’ll make it difficult to reach a long-term agreement, though.

By Danny Citrinowicz

For now, Iranian deterrence is working, since Tehran is not paying any price for its proxy activity.

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Nov 8, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Banking Risk and Regulation on banks assessing risks posed by China

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Nov 8, 2023

The Gaza war raises questions about the future of Iran’s Resistance Axis

By Raz Zimmt

The Gaza war presents the first significant test of the level of cooperation present among the elements of the Iran-led Resistance Axis.

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Nov 8, 2023

Soofer speaks at Project Atom report launch

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Robert Soofer and co-authors introduce the Project Atom report, discussing possible changes in US nuclear policy and posture.

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Nov 8, 2023

Haring and Heilbrunn in Foreign Affairs: Can Ukraine survive the winter?

By Atlantic Council

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Nov 8, 2023

Fulton and Samaan for Journal of the Indian Ocean Region: Gulf states and the Indo-Pacific: agents or objects of geopolitical competition?

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Nov 7, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in News Radio (Žinių radijas) on the relevance of NATO

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas discussed the relevance of NATO on News Radio (Žinių radijas) (Lithuanian).

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MENASource

Nov 7, 2023

Iraq is at a crossroads. Will it choose its Shia militias or relations with the US?

By Sarkawt Shamsulddin

Iraq is facing a high-stakes balancing act that carries profound implications for its relations with the United States and regional stability.

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UkraineAlert

Nov 7, 2023

Ukraine reports fresh success in the Battle of the Black Sea

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's success in the Battle of the Black Sea should convince the country's Western partners to finally abandon their cautious approach and provide the Ukrainian military with the weapons they need to defeat Russia, writes Peter Dickinson.

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

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Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it

The Gaza war probably won’t change Iran’s nuclear strategy. It’ll make it difficult to reach a long-term agreement, though.

Lipsky quoted by Banking Risk and Regulation on banks assessing risks posed by China

The Gaza war raises questions about the future of Iran’s Resistance Axis

Soofer speaks at Project Atom report launch

Haring and Heilbrunn in Foreign Affairs: Can Ukraine survive the winter?

Fulton and Samaan for Journal of the Indian Ocean Region: Gulf states and the Indo-Pacific: agents or objects of geopolitical competition?

Jeglinskas featured in News Radio (Žinių radijas) on the relevance of NATO

Iraq is at a crossroads. Will it choose its Shia militias or relations with the US?

Ukraine reports fresh success in the Battle of the Black Sea

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