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...
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...
The 2026 Balikatan exercise reflects the growing institutionalization of allied deterrence in the region between America and its partners.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...
As Pakistan is proving its value to Washington both diplomatically and strategically, continued U.S. disengagement has costs that extend far beyond the Af-Pak border.Read more...
If the SDF-Damascus integration process fails, Washington will have dropped the ball on a decade-long joint operation, creating opportunities for ISIS to rebuild its network and operational capacity in Syria. Read more...
As combat operations continue over Iran as Operation Epic Fury unfolds, retired military members of ASP's Consensus for American Security have begun offering their opinion on the war and the consequences for the U.S. and the region. These comments represent the individual opinions of the listed members.Read more...
By complementing existing minerals cooperation with new defense partnerships, the U.S. can enable Central Asian governments to achieve greater security independence from Moscow, forestall Chinese influence, and advance American interests in a strategically ascendant region.Read more...
Without realistic, fully gamed out planning for what happens after Epic Fury’s inconsistent objectives are potentially achieved, we may be witness to one of America’s most epic fails. The servicemembers we ask to do this deserve better from our leadership.Read more...
Despite lingering strain in the alliance stemming from the Trump administration’s recent, controversial fixation on acquiring Greenland, the incident is catalyzing broader transatlantic efforts that will ultimately strengthen Greenland and NATO security in the Arctic.Read more...