International Affairs , Defense and Diplomacy
How to Build a Defensible Public Policy Position
The guide emphasizes that a defensible public policy position must withstand scrutiny, supported by evidence and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. It...
Defense Spending: Strategy, Cost, and Opportunity Costs
This article analyzes defense spending as a complex economic decision, highlighting the difficulty of measuring its effectiveness since it aims...
Geopolitical Risk Management: Strategies for Businesses
Geopolitical risk has shifted to the forefront of international business strategy, impacting sourcing, production, and market decisions. Companies are increasingly...
Navigating Political Risk in Market Entry
The article argues that political variables have become central to commercial modeling, as globalization shifts towards geopolitical fragmentation. This change...
The Shift from Deterrence to Defense: Lessons Learned
This essay analyzes the selective failure of nuclear deterrence observed in the conflicts of 2025 and 2026, highlighting cases in...
Lessons from the JCPOA: Coalition Failures and Solutions
Coalitions often fail not due to flawed strategies but because they are viewed as a destination rather than an ongoing...
Russia-Ukraine War Update: Stalled Offensives and Fuel Crisis by July 2026
By July 2026, the Russia-Ukraine war has shifted to a stalemate marked by limited territorial gains for Russia, a severe...
US-Iran Islamabad MoU: A Fragile Road to Peace
The June 17, 2026 Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran aimed to ease long-standing tensions through a 60-day framework...
Trust: The Key Asset in Public Affairs
This article emphasizes trust as a crucial asset in public affairs, asserting that it underpins the effectiveness of budgets, access,...
UAE-Israel Alliance: A Shift in Middle Eastern Security
Executive Summary The Iran war has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East's security landscape, and the consequences are still unfolding. Hezbollah,...