In a ceasefire deal, hostage releases and relief for Gaza would come first; regional ripple effects may follow ...

An Americas expert says Biden's deal removing Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list may encourage more unjust ...

North Korea's ever tightening embrace of Russia is one critical issue facing the incoming Trump administration.

Ryan C. Berg is director of the Americas Program and head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic ...

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Lewis hits his stride in tracing Mayne’s background—a proud Irishman, several times a member of Ireland’s national rugby team ...

From Taiwan to the South China Sea to malign influence operations, a longtime U.S.-China scholar sees trouble on the horizon ...

A look at the IDF's decision-making on strikes in its campaign against Hamas in Gaza and the nature of this conflict.

General Charles Wald, USAF (ret.), former Deputy Commander of United States European Command (EUCOM) – General Charles Wald ...

This is part 2 of a 3-part "gray zone" series by former Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia Dave Pitts.

A deal would bring relief to millions of Palestinians - and potential long-term benefits to the broader Middle East ...

The former chief of CIA's Central Eurasia Division Rob Dannenberg shares perspective on an opportunity to reset relations with Russia ...