Azerbaijan: Reform Behind a Static Façade
Oil-rich Azerbaijan is undergoing a major process of top-down modernization. Here’s why the reforms are happening now—and why Washington should take an interest.
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US should support, but also prod, Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s controversial interactions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must not distract attention from the important question of U.S. policy toward Russia in connection with its war in Ukraine.
Trump’s Syria Decision… And Its Consequences
The White House's October 6th announcement that it plans to pull U.S. troops out of northern Syria, paving the way for a Turkish invasion of the territory, has been greeted with widespread dismay both in the United States and abroad. Yet in truth, it should not have been altogether surprising.
Why Hong Kong Holds the Key to Confronting China’s Communist Party
[T]o compete with the CCP, think like the CCP. Bringing this imperative to scale will require Washington to relearn the basics of grand strategy.
Iraq Pushes Back Against Iranian Influence
Suddenly, Iran's clerical regime doesn't seem quite so powerful.
China, Russia Deepen Technological Ties
With joint dialogues, incubators, and technology parks, Beijing and Moscow are seeking to overcome deficiencies and compete with the United States.
Erdogan’s Chinese Gamble
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is betting big on China.
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