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Waging War without Disruption: China’s People’s Armed Police in a Future...

As one of the three branches of China’s armed forces, the People’s Armed Police (PAP) (人民武装警察) operates alongside the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) (人民解放军) and the militia (民兵) as a key instrument of Chinese Communist Party power. According to the

European Security | April 21, 2025

Russia's the Enemy

The United States has never been directly involved in the war in Ukraine. U.S. troops weren’t sent there to fight for Ukraine against the Russian invaders, and both sides of our political spectrum seemed intent on keeping it that way. Russia remained

European Security | April 21, 2025

Russia, Ukraine, and Collective Defence

The ability to adapt to a constantly evolving security environment has been critical to the success of NATO, yet this is being tested anew as the Alliance faces a second term of Donald Trump in the White House and re-embraces collective defence in

European Security | April 21, 2025

Does NATO Still Matter?

The alliance has created economic growth, peace and stability. America’s relationship with Europe is undergoing a potentially profound reexamination. Whether and how the transatlantic bond — especially America’s commitment to NATO — will endure has

Regional Issues | April 15, 2025

Don’t waste this crisis, Europe: consolidate your defense industry

Turn your excess national defense champions into continental ones.Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and questions about the American commitment to NATO have cast a spotlight on European efforts to safeguard security on the continent. But today, the
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The Future of the Arab Gulf Monarchies in the Age of Uncertainties
June 10, 2013
The Future of the Arab Gulf Monarchies in the Age of Uncertainties

Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Conducting Effective Interventions
June 4, 2013
Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Conducting Effective Interventions

Return of the Balkans: Challenges to European Integration and U.S. Disengagement
May 31, 2013
Return of the Balkans: Challenges to European Integration and U.S. Disengagement

Asia-Pacific: A Strategic Assessment
May 28, 2013
Asia-Pacific: A Strategic Assessment

Academic Engagement Notes: 2013 International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention
May 23, 2013

The Challenge of Drug Trafficking to Democratic Governance and Human Security in West Africa
May 17, 2013
The Challenge of Drug Trafficking to Democratic Governance and Human Security in West Africa

War and Insurgency in the Western Sahara
May 13, 2013
War and Insurgency in the Western Sahara

Op-Ed: Downsizing the Army Profession
May 8, 2013

Cyber Infrastructure Protection: Vol. II
May 3, 2013
Cyber Infrastructure Protection: Vol. II

Sharing Power? Prospects for a U.S. Concert-Balance Strategy
April 26, 2013
Sharing Power? Prospects for a U.S. Concert-Balance Strategy