Tag: War & Conflict
177 Articles
- Conflict & Security
China’s Efforts to Isolate and Intimidate Taiwan Are Pushing U.S. Allies Closer
For all the uncertainty surrounding the evolution of China’s strategy towards Taiwan, Beijing’s ultimate goal is clear. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seeks nothing less…
July 5, 2022
- Science & Technology
Russian Gas, Green Technology, and the Great Sacrifice
Introduction While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left NATO and European Union (EU) member states (mostly) unified around a common goal to wean themselves off Russian oil…
June 23, 2022
- Conflict & Security
Risks of Nuclear Escalation after the End of War in Ukraine
When Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that “whoever tries to interfere with what we are doing and, even worse, creates threats to our country… must know that…
May 30, 2022
- Society & Culture
Cultural Property in the Modern Battle Space
Effective defense of democratic norms and global U.S. interests requires the establishment of Department of Defense (DoD) policy, doctrine, strategy, and guidance designed to…
May 23, 2022
- Society & Culture
Protecting Cultural Heritage during Conflict
In times of war, cultural heritage is often viewed as a tragic casualty. Recent conflicts have seen significant cultural losses perpetrated by state and non-state actors. The…
May 9, 2022
- Conflict & Security
Principles or Pragmatism? How to React to West Africa’s Slew of Coups
It has become an all too familiar scenario in West Africa: men in military fatigues appear on national television to solemnly announce that the president has been deposed and the…
May 5, 2022
- Society & Culture
Russian History and the Ukrainian Invasion: How Putin Tries to Turn the Past into the Present
With his invasion of Ukraine, President Putin is asking Russians to accept two sets of myth to justify Russian aggression. One is primarily political and denies Ukraine’s…
April 21, 2022
- Human Rights & Development
Germany’s Holocaust Memory Problems
Introduction It is commonly assumed in the English–speaking world that Germany is the world leader when it comes to dealing with its past. There is even a word for it:…
April 20, 2022
- Conflict & Security
Food, Climate Change, and War in the 21st Century
The indirect effects of climate change on conflict in the developing world are gaining attention among scholars and policymakers. Evidence suggests that food shortages caused by…
March 7, 2022
- Conflict & Security
Reconsidering Japan’s Role in the Taiwan Strait
Over the past decade, Japan’s concern over China’s regional ambitions has steadily increased, driven in large part by China’s decision to press its territorial claims on…
February 7, 2022