Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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ChinaTalk: Richard Fontaine on CNAS and U.S.-China
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How to Support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Without Signing It
The Biden administration has already promised to act on one of the treaty's key provisions. -
One Year Into His Reign, Oman’s Sultan Must Renegotiate the Social Contract and Prioritize Diversification
With hydrocarbons running low, Oman's new sultan must rethink the way his country operates. -
Coordinated Behavior in Libya’s Regional Disinformation Conflict
An online disinformation campaign targeting Libya was discovered in June 2020. This likely state-backed information operation shows how regional actors try to manipulate dynamic events in support of thei... -
The Legal Aspects of Banning Chinese Drone Technology
Donations to U.S. law enforcement by a Chinese drone manufacturer reignited lingering questions about the risks of Chinese drone technology—and point to a larger clash developing between the U.S. and Chi... -
America’s New Strategy for Space Nuclear Power
The United States is poised to become the first state to launch a space nuclear propulsion system under Space Policy Directive-6. But while the directive’s goal of space exploration is admirable, it give... -
Biden and War Powers
Amidst an ongoing debate over aging AUMFs, how does the president view the war powers? Biden's long tenure in the federal government suggests that while he might claim broad war authority, he will not us... -
Can the U.S. End Supply Chain Links to Forced Uighur Labor?
An old trade statute could help the U.S. foreclose inadvertent domestic demand for goods made with forced labor. But the statute must be revised to accomplish that goal. -
ChinaTalk: Taiwan! Pigs, Politics and Pop Music
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Police No Evil
Law enforcement agencies consistently underestimate threats from white supremacists and other right-wing extremists, but there are steps they can take to be better prepared. -
The National Security Imperative to Tackle Illegal Fishing
Over the last few years illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has become more recognized as a national security concern. -
Water Wars Special: How IUU Fishing Increases the Risk of Conflict
The U.S. reaffirms its position on Taiwan and the Senkakus; and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing increases the risk of conflict in the South China Sea.