The mutual dependency of nations for the purposes of protection is a normalized standard in international security. Yet, this complementary relationship is not one that is easily achieved and requires a lot to maintain. In recent years, the term ‘strategic autonomy’ has stimulated interest amongst a large European collective, producing both supporters and opponents of Read More…
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Alternative Leadership in NATO
In this interesting publication, Taylor Allen forecasts the possibility of a NATO without American leadership amidst serious claims and criticisms from President Donald Trump.
Why We Have to Intervene After Chemical Attacks
The world may never agree on chemical weapons attacks. Buzz Lanthier-Rogers explains why that cannot, and does not, stop us from acting.
One for All and All for One: NATO, Stability, and the American National Interest
While world leaders question the usefulness of the international order, Justin Dell shows just how important NATO is to U.S. national interest.
Destabilizing Missile Politics Return to Europe, Part II: For Russia, Pershing II Redux?
This is the second of a two-part series analyzing the impact of the changing theatre missile landscape and the INF Treaty. The first part considered the future of the INF Treaty on transatlantic relations. Part II looks at Russian perspectives on the treaty.
Destabilizing Missile Politics Return to Europe, Part I: NATO Between Scylla and Charybdis
This is the first of a two-part series analyzing the impact of Europe’s changing intermediate-range missile landscape and the fate of the INF Treaty.
Legality or Justice? Why NATO Must Uphold the Responsibility to Protect, Even Without Authorization
Aidan Simardone writes on why NATO should intervene in humanitarian crises, even without UN authorization.
Evaluation of the Singapore Summit
It has been over two weeks since the Singapore summit ended. Overall, the assessment of the Singapore Summit is negative. In particular, the US media and experts who disbelieve North Korea suggest that it amounted to North Korea’s victory and America’s defeat. But is it true that the Singapore talks were really a failed meeting? Read More…
The Future of US Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
The United States’ intelligence agencies face an uphill battle in regaining public trust and moving past their intense politicization since the 2016 election campaigns.
Diplomatic Chess in the Arctic
The rapidly melting Arctic is creating an opportunity for resource extraction and the expansion of shipping routes. In 2008, under the US Department of the Interior’s supervision, the United States Geological Survey estimated that 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its gas is located in the Arctic Circle. Eight years later at Read More…