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The Beginning of the End for Tunisia’s Newborn Democracy

Tunisia emerged as the democratic success story of the Arab Spring, but President Saied is changing course.

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Grand Strategy in the Age of Hubris

Why America Needs a New Approach to Grand Strategy

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Addressing NATO in a Post-Trump World

In recent times, however, there have been tensions between the United States and other NATO member nations regarding financial contributions to NATO.

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How Transitioning to a Biden Administration Will Impact U.S. Relations with Iran

In the midst of the noise of America’s electoral drama, tensions have risen once again between the United States and Iran. In the past weeks of the Trump administration, the executive policy of ‘maximum pressure’ has escalated interactions with Iran.

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Resource Conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa Raises Questions of Ignoring a Growing Threat to Global Security

Despite not meeting mainstream headlines, the most deadly conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa are often linked back to struggles over resources. The United Nations Environment Programme stated that 40% of all intrastate conflicts are linked to resource disputes.

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The Twists and Turns of U.S.- Russia Relations in 2020

Putin’s sudden and surprising declaration of greater diplomacy between the U.S. and Russia — two states with soured relations since the Cold War — arrives amidst heightened accusations of interference with U.S. elections by Moscow.