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Central Asian Fighters and Global Jihad
Central Asian fighters have been active on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as in various military conflicts across the Greater Middle East and beyond. How are these individuals recruited, financed, and organized? One critical node is the Afghan border with the Central Asian states of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Has their role
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Rising Lion, Falling Order? The Israel-Iran Conflict and What’s Next
Following Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion”—a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military installations, nuclear facilities, and leadership—the Middle East has once again been plunged into turmoil. How likely is direct U.S. involvement, including a potential bombing campaign? What are the implications for global oil markets? Could this conflict open the door to renewed diplomacy over
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Implications of Ukraine’s Drone Strikes
On June 1, Ukraine conducted coordinated drone attacks on four Russian airbases—its most extensive strike against Russian military infrastructure to date. These attacks appear to reflect both Kyiv’s growing reliance on long-range unmanned systems and its efforts to impose greater costs on Russia’s war effort inside Russian territory. The strikes raise important questions about how
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EU Assessments of the Iberian Blackout
On April 28, Spain lost roughly 60% of its electricity generation capacity in less than five seconds. The blackout shut down critical infrastructure including transportation and communications networks, stranded travelers, and caused other widespread disruptions, some of which lasted for days. Officials continue to investigate what might have produced the blackout. So far, it does
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Tech Trade or Digital Drama? The United States, the UK, and the EU
As discussion swirls around America’s trade policy and the Trump administration’s new tariffs, technology policy discussions have concentrated heavily on manufacturing and the goods trade, especially around semiconductors and consumer electronics. Yet digital services have contributed enormously to U.S. exports—and to tensions with some allies, as governments develop diverging approaches on key policy issues. Critical
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