Complexities and Limits – The Cipher Brief
OPINION — Iran and Israel have been at odds since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, when the new Islamic Republic…
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How the U.S. Can Exploit China’s Disposable Alliances – The Cipher Brief
OPINION — China’s reaction to the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear capabilities confirms Beijing’s view of Iran as an expendable…
A Multi-Billion Dollar Space Gamble – The Cipher Brief
OPINION — “I think the real technical challenge [for the Golden Dome space-based missile defense system] will be building of…
CIA’s Reputation vs. Democracy’s Survival – The Cipher Brief
OPINION — In his recent Cipher Brief essay, CIA’s Latest Existential Challenge, former CIA senior officer Mark Kelton argues that…
True Partnership or an Alliance on Borrowed Time? – The Cipher Brief
OPINION — Russia was once a proud supplier of weapons to a growing China. However, over the past few years…
Why the Gray Zone Could Be America’s Biggest Blind Spot – The Cipher Brief
Welcome to the gray zone. As great power competition is intensifying, superpowers are going out of their way not to…
Healing after being trafficked — Global Issues
Eight years ago, Maria left Caracas, Venezuela, driven by dwindling opportunities and the hope of completing her veterinary studies. At…
Deputy UN chief urges bold action to transform food systems at global summit in Addis Ababa — Global Issues
Delivering closing remarks at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, co-hosted by Ethiopia and…
Violence in Somalia, cholera in Haiti, tax support for sustainable development — Global Issues
Clashes intensified in the town of Mahas in the Hiraan region, Hirshabelle state, on 26 July forcing the entire population…
With Gaza smouldering, ministers renew push for two-State solution at UN — Global Issues
The High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution…