Conflict & Security
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Winners, Losers, and Challenges Ahead
Introduction The Syrian Civil War began in 2011 amid the Arab Spring with peaceful demonstrations against the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad. The government responded with violent…
May 7, 2025
Society & Culture
In the Shadow of a Murder: Religious Freedom Versus the Social Good in Japan
Politics and Religion in JapanBefore 1945, the separation of church and state was a foreign concept in Japan. The eminent scholar of Japanese religion, Joseph Kitagawa (1915-1992), regarded the…
April 14, 2025
Science & Technology
AI’s Energy Demands and Nuclear’s Uncertain Future
The New DealsIn recent months, AI companies have seen a surge in interest in nuclear energy, driven by the increasing power demands of data centers. Tech giants are looking for reliable,…
April 16, 2025