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TURKEYSource

Aug 20, 2026

To stop escalation in the Black Sea, Turkey needs a new regional strategy

By Yevgeniya Gaber

As strikes continue to grow on shipping throughout the Black Sea, Turkey must reevaluate its approach to shipping and security in the region.

Europe Maritime Security

MENASource

Aug 20, 2026

With war in the region, Egypt must recalibrate its energy policy

By Nour Taha

Egypt needs a two-track strategy, accelerating its green energy buildout while managing its natural gas reserves for sustained output.

Crisis Management Egypt

UkraineAlert

Aug 20, 2026

Zelenskyy’s recent Serbia visit was a win for Ukraine and the West

By Stephen Blank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to Serbia highlighted growing ties between Kyiv and Belgrade while also underlining wartime Ukraine's emergence as an important geopolitical player, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict Elections

Dispatches

Aug 20, 2026

Why Iran has not folded yet

By Andrew L. Peek, Jonathan Panikoff

Formed by the brutal Iran-Iraq War, the men who now lead the Iranian regime will fight back before giving in. But time is not on their side.

Conflict Iran

Issue Brief

Aug 20, 2026

A Colombia-Venezuela agenda for recovery, security, and economic growth

By the US-Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition

The recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia have created urgent humanitarian needs that will require sustained international support. As recovery advances, the US-Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition outlines how both countries, with US support, can build a cooperation agenda.

Colombia Economy & Business

MENASource

Aug 20, 2026

The global munitions crisis requires Foreign Military Sales reform

By R. Clarke Cooper

There are steps the Trump administration can take now to speed up defense sales, supporting both parter countries and the US defense industrial base.

Conflict Defense Industry

Dispatches

Aug 19, 2026

The view from South Korea on Trump scaling back joint military exercises

By Atlantic Council experts

Seoul-based Atlantic Council experts weigh in on how US president’s decision to cut short military training is being viewed by the US ally.

Defense Policy Korea

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 19, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on gray-zone warfare in Germany

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 19, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy on gray-zone warfare targets in Germany.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 19, 2026

Braw in BFBS on UK drone production and Russia’s response

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 19, Elisabeth Braw was published in BFBS Forces News on Putin’s response to UK drone production.

Europe Security & Defense

UkraineAlert

Aug 18, 2026

Odesa under attack: Russia is cutting Ukraine off from the Black Sea

By Michael Bociurkiw

Russia's current bombing strategy is not simply to punish Odesa. Moscow aims to make Ukraine's largest Black Sea port city functionally landlocked, writes Michael Bociurkiw.

Conflict Drones

Experts

Events