Can the U.S. still pivot from the region, or must it resign itself to the notion that the Middle East’s problems are America’s problems?Read more...
Can the U.S. still pivot from the region, or must it resign itself to the notion that the Middle East’s problems are America’s problems?Read more...
The assumed demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin is an opportunity for the Biden Administration to evaluate the role of the mercenary group within Russia's gray zone strategy—and hold them accountable for war crimes.Read more...
Good news for the Salafi militant organization: a new framework for AQ resurgence generates challenges for U.S. strategic counterterrorismRead more...
Abubakar Shekau, infamous leader of the jihadist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, is rumored to finally be dead. Now what?Read more...
Armed banditry has become a central security challenge to Nigeria’s northwest that has terrorized communities, killed and displaced thousands, hindered socio-economic development, and threatened democratic governance. Read more...
Iran has increasingly utilized non-state actors to expand its regional influence and achieve its strategic objectives in the Middle East. Read more...
The Biden administration must return counterterrorism a top national security priority, restore leadership with UN Counterterrorism Efforts, and invest in Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to effectively combat evolving and diversifying terrorist threats. Read more...
The US-led Coalition has been a pivotal force in countering the spread of ISIS, yet a potential resurgence threatens progress and highlights the need for continued involvement in Iraq. The Biden administration must understand previous mistakes and develop a long-term strategy to ensure America doesn’t simply return to its “forever war” in the Middle East. Read more...
President Biden has promised to end US support for Yemen’s devastating civil war as part of his foreign policy vision to restore America’s leadership on the global stage, but ending the six-year conflict will be no simple feat; securing peace will demand multifaceted solutions and hardline diplomacy.Read more...