The terrorist group continues to inspire and guide violence through online messaging platforms.

Grouping the two terrorist organizations together obscures some important distinctions.

More U.S. partners are considering building their own nuclear deterrents.

Countries are turning to their armed forces to tackle domestic instability. That might have worked a century ago, but the circumstances have changed.

Recent events in Africa are weakening ECOWAS, providing a foothold for Russian influence, and risking an escalation in Somalia.

A year into the civil war, the humanitarian crisis is only worsening.

The U.S. must better balance its coercive economic security measures with constructive policies that underscore the benefits of new and sustainable forms of interdependence.

Postwar Ukraine should avoid tying its security to nuclear weapons—its own or NATO’s—instead ensuring its conventional forces are robust and defensively oriented.

The stress that another wave of refugees—this time induced by the climate crisis—will place on already resource-poor countries like Jordan will be catastrophic.

Due to gender-based discrimination, women politicians often lead as “iron ladies” rather than peacemakers—eschewing, not pursuing, peace with foreign adversaries.

Do retired generals think they should speak out on political issues? Most favor restraint—but how much and when is up for debate.

To avoid openly violating their principled opposition to economic sanctions, China’s top leaders often outsource punishment to subnational authorities—with mixed success.