The last U.S. troops serving under the anti-ISIS coalition have left Iraq, raising a central question: can the country preserve its gains against ISIS while controlling armed Shia militias within its borders and external influence from Iran? Read more...
How American technology keeps ending up in Russian drones—and what the United States can do to stop it. Read more...
Ethiopia's next war is set to cause regional chaos, after armed clashes, the TDF and the TPLF seized control of three airports in Tigray. Read more...
When Yemen's National Resistance Forces counted the dead after a recent clash with Iranian backed and armed Houthi militia fighters, they found Somali Al-Shabaab fighters among the casualties.Read more...
Today marks 25 years after the September 11th attacks, an event that has shaped the trajectory of this country ever since. The memories and experiences of this day continue to affect many, and undoubtedly still color our politics today.Read more...
Syria’s governmental transition is crucial for the stability of the region and U.S. interests within it. President Trump should seek to understand the constraints Syria faces and collaborate on feasible and mutually desirable objectives.Read more...
The withdrawal of Russian troops from Kidal amid the new Mali offensive has seriously damaged Moscow's credibility as a reliable partner in Africa.Read more...
As maritime tensions continue to strain global economic conditions, a recent uptick in attack tempo by Somali pirates raises concerns about how renewed piracy may intersect with growing militant cooperation and maritime insecurity across the Red Sea region.Read more...
Houthi threats to disrupt maritime transit through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait have raised concerns that the Red Sea could become a new front in the U.S.-Iran conflict. However, at present, the Houthis’ rhetoric outpaces their operations, making a renewed campaign in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait unlikely in the near term. Read more...
The new Iraqi Prime Minister-Designate has received support from President Trump, but challenges remain regarding disarmament of Iranian-backed militias. Read more...
