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The new theater of great power competition is space
Why Russia Attacked One of Ukraine’s Most Sacred Churches
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The New Imperialists: How China, Russia and Iran are trying to remake the world
Today, a new axis of autocrats is trying to reshape the world order and sideline the United States in international affairs.
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Space Roles and Missions: From Fragmentation to Unity
The United States faces a fundamental organizational crisis in space. America’s space enterprise remains fragmented across multiple agencies with unclear roles, overlapping responsibilities, and competing authorities. This institutional confusion undermines national security, stifles commercial innovation, and threatens U.S. leadership in the vital space domain.
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Ukraine and the Changing Character of War
Latest In-House Bulletins
Africa Political Monitor No. 65
Ebola resurfaces amid aid cutbacks;
Power, elections and clan politics collide in Mogadishu;
Ethiopia's search for a sea outlet meets regional resistance;
Sharp cuts planned to African consular services
China Policy Monitor No. 1681
China cancels EU meetings as trade tensions mount;
Plans for a $295 billion nationwide AI buildout;
PRC influence campaign targets U.S. AI data centers – OpenAI;
FBI seizes websites used by Chinese agents to recruit U.S. officials;
U.S. scholar arrested in Kunming for spying
Defense Technology Monitor No. 117
Quantum calculation shortcuts for all;
Holographic 3D printing for chips;
Sunscreen for satellites;
Quantum coordination without communication;
The emergence of "brainbots"
Global Islamism Monitor No. 141
Ankara moves against the Islamic State;
Shifting Palestinian public opinion;
Iraq's militias dig in...;
...As Iran's proxies collaborate
Indo-Pacific Monitor No. 55
Tokyo, Jakarta tighten ties...;
...As Russia and India move ahead with Relos pact;
Beijing and Delhi dial it down;
Seoul diving for deterrence