strategy

The Evolution of Terror Groups Since 9/11: From Tech to Politics

The Evolution of Terror Groups Since 9/11: From Tech to Politics
The Evolution of Terror Groups Since 9/11: From Tech to Politics

Terrorist groups have evolved in the past two decades, some growing powerful enough that they are now seeking to transform into political actors.

Israel-UAE Normalization Takes Big Leaps; Process Remains Fragile

Israel-UAE Normalization Takes Big Leaps; Process Remains Fragile
Israel-UAE Normalization Takes Big Leaps; Process Remains Fragile

As the UAE and Israel make big progress in normalizing relations, analysts warn of actions that include obstructing the sale of the F-35 fighters to the UAE, that could derail the entire Abraham Accords, which might change the region’s political landscape

CSIS Bad Idea: Debating Grand Strategy

CSIS Bad Idea: Debating Grand Strategy
CSIS Bad Idea: Debating Grand Strategy

It is fitting that the last in our series from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on “Bad Ideas in National Security” should center on the role of ‘grand strategy’ in US foreign and military policy. Readers of history will recall that the pre-eminent grand strategy of the Cold War was ‘containment’ of…

‘Severe Instability:’ Trump Boots Bolton, Third National Security Advisor

‘Severe Instability:’ Trump Boots Bolton, Third National Security Advisor
‘Severe Instability:’ Trump Boots Bolton, Third National Security Advisor

Severe instability in the national security establishment raises questions not about the president’s policy judgements, but about the government’s ability to plan for and implement those decisions.

AFSPC Study, Eye On China, Urges ‘Expansive’ New Strategy

AFSPC Study, Eye On China, Urges ‘Expansive’ New Strategy
AFSPC Study, Eye On China, Urges ‘Expansive’ New Strategy

A new AFSPC study posits a possible future — named after ancient Chinese warlord Zhang He — where China dominates space even as human presence vastly expands to the Moon and beyond.