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The Importance of Terrorist Founders and the Role of Safe Havens
The protection that terrorist sanctuaries afford allow leaders to cement their ideologies and preferred tactics in their groups. -
Sanctions as a Surgical Tool Against Online Foreign Influence
Sanctions are sometimes perceived as blunt tools with delayed effects. In the world of online influence, they can have precise and immediate effects, hitting malign actors and operations at their core. -
Breaking Down the U.N.’s Report on Xinjiang
The U.N. finally released its report on human rights abuses in Xinjiang. What did the investigation uncover, and what’s next for the international community? -
Missouri Decision Foreshadows Outcomes of Remaining Coronavirus-Related Suits Against China
The district court’s dismissal of the State of Missouri’s billion-dollar lawsuit against China over its COVID response bodes ill for similar remaining coronavirus-related suits. -
Bangsamoro Peace and the U.S.-Philippines Alliance
Supporting the peace process in Mindanao will help shift Manila’s focus toward China. -
ChinaTalk: Paul Kennedy's Jonathan Spence Memories
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The New Defense Department Plan to Curb Civilian Harm: A Bold Blueprint for Change
The new plan will protect civilians while preserving military effectiveness. -
ChinaTalk: AI and the Future of War
AI safety is having a moment. To discuss why AI safety matters for national security, today I have on Paul Scharre (@Paul_scharre). He’s the Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS. He previously ... -
ChinaTalk: Industrial Policy for Biotech?
Today I'm joined by two guests, Ryan Fedasiuk (@RyanFedasiuk) and Gigi Gronvall (@ggronvall). Ryan is a fellow currently on leave from Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET). Gig... -
Smart Manufacturing: A Linchpin in China’s Industrial Policy
China’s smart manufacturing ambition is at the heart of its broader industrial policy strategy—one of accelerating toward self-reliance and general domestic strength. -
Geography Lessons From the 9/11 Terrorist Network
The hijackers’ travel patterns before the attacks help reveal the terrorists’ organizational structure. -
Climate Justice and Loss and Damage in the Pakistan Flood Crisis
What obligations do wealthier nations—whose economies have historically emitted the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions—owe to nations like Pakistan that emit little but suffer the worst climate impacts?