Conflict & Security
Conflict & Security analyzes the how and why of disputes, clashes, and wars around the world. We seek to take a unique approach to security, looking not only at how conflict is carried out, but also the relationships built around it, efforts at mediation, and its effects beyond military power.
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The existential dangers posed to Indo-Pacific sea lines of communication and, consequently, to regional economies by armed conflict cannot be overstated. This article argues that, despite this, the development of…
Mar 16, 2026
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Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding
The recent tragic war between Armenia and Azerbaijan brought the parties closer than ever to a final peace settlement. The three-decade-long peace talks have focused on the territorial questions at…
Five years have passed since the UN global mandate on preventing violent extremism (PVE) was launched and rapidly adopted by the Horn of Africa (HoA) countries. Since then, mostly small…
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North Korea’s intensified military activities must be viewed in the broader context of its domestic and foreign policy. The country’s current policies have their roots in the failed US-North Korea…
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Grand Strategy & Competition
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At the Quad Leaders’ summit in Tokyo, the leaders of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India re-affirmed their commitment to “a free and open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) based on…
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Weapons & Armament
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As the war in Ukraine continues, there is an emerging consensus across the national security community – including senior defense leaders, members of Congress, defense industry professionals,…
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