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Should Congress Play a Role in Arms Sales?
The Trump administration is considering ending one of the few congressional checks on arms sales to foreign countries. -
The Korea War Powers Precedent
Seventy years ago, Congress abdicated its power to declare war. Here’s how it happened. -
Unpacking the Recent Uighur ICC Complaint Against Chinese Leaders
Uighur activist groups filed an ICC complaint against Chinese officials. What’s in the complaint, and how could the ICC exercise its jurisdiction considering China isn’t signed to the Rome Statute? -
ChinaTalk: How Sanctions Fail US Policymakers
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What Does a "Terrorist" Designation Mean?
A label is different from enforcement—it's about sending a signal. -
What Britain’s New Sanctions Reveal About U.S.-U.K. Relations
Following Brexit, leaders from the U.S. and the U.K have said they may collaborate on human rights sanctions. However, the two countries’ recent diverging sanctions decisions suggest coordination has not... -
What Did the U.S. Accomplish With Its South China Sea Legal Statement?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement outlining the “U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea.” Does the statement advance U.S. strategic goals in the region? -
Europe Continues to Brush Off the U.S. Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran
Despite the optics of a recent resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Europe continues to oppose the U.S. policy line on Iran. -
ChinaTalk: How Corruption Works in China
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The U.S. Defense Space Strategy Works on Paper, but Will it be Implemented?
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Wuhan, From the Cultural Revolution to COVID-19
Four lessons about what the history of the province where the coronavirus emerged tells us about the Chinese Communist Party. -
The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Bounty Policy
Moscow’s bounty program fits a pattern of Russian policy in Afghanistan rooted in the country’s desire to maintain influence in its near abroad.