Regimes & Governance

Once in the global spotlight for its dramatic volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tonga is now drawing attention for a different reason: its emerging role in the growing geopolitical contest…

The downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has prompted major powers to reassess their geopolitical strategy. This article examines the immediate challenges and geopolitical implications of the collapse of…

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has raised the possibility of millions of internationally displaced Syrians returning to their homeland. However, Syria’s capacity to absorb initial returnees, the…

As the professional implementers of U.S. foreign policy, the United States Foreign Service has long been instrumental in maintaining the post-World War international order, supporting a broad range of global…

The Druze community in Israel occupies a unique position as a minority group deeply integrated into national defense and political life. This article explores the historical and contemporary…

Football is one of the mirrors through which Spanish political polarization can be better understood. Despite the best efforts of political parties based in Madrid to construct a narrative that…

In this interview, Emilia Columbo, senior associate with the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, analyzes the recent presidential election in Mozambique. She discusses…

In this interview, Dr. Nedim Hogic shares his perspective on the structural causes and consequences of corruption and foreign influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He emphasizes the need…

The United States leads in healthcare spending in the developed world, yet its health outcomes remain among the poorest. This low return on investment (ROI) for healthcare spending has undermined…

Contemporary populism presents itself as the champion of free speech and enemy of censorship. Its critiques of the media are wrapped in fiery defenses of free speech against the “censoring”…