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.
Recent Articles

The United States has long maintained its political power and influence in the Middle East; however, the increasing Chinese foothold in the region is changing this matrix. The clash of…

Military & Defense

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…



Grand Strategy & Competition

At the Quad Leadersโ summit in Tokyo, the leaders of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India re-affirmed their commitment to โa free and open Indo-Pacificโ (FOIP) based on…




Weapons & Armament

As the war in Ukraine continues, there is an emerging consensus across the national security community โ including senior defense leaders, members of Congress, defense industry professionals,…


