Diplomacy & International Relations

Brief: Iranian Branch of PKK Faces Uncertain Future Amid Regime Crackdown (Jacob Zenn – The Jamestown Foundation)

The Islamic Republic of Iran is cracking down on the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) in the aftermath of its war with Israel. The...

The Awkward History of Russia’s Recent Recognition of the Taliban (Emily Hoge – Lawfare)

On July 3, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan. President Vladimir Putin announced via the...

Crossing the Rubicon: U.S. Government Cash for Human Rights Violations (Sarah Elaine Harrison – Lawfare)

Although U.S. presidents have often made controversial—and sometimes arguably unlawful—decisions about which countries and security forces to give security assistance to, they typically have...

Brief: Attack on Damascus Church Exposes Fragile Protection for Syria’s Christians (Ethan Kaufman – The Jamestown Foundation)

On June 22, an Islamist terrorist entered the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus mid-service, opening fire on the crowd before detonating his...

Geopolitical and Strategic Implications of the Arakan Army’s Ascension in Myanmar’s Rakhine State (Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan – The Jamestown Foundation)

The Arakan Army (AA), an ethno-nationalist rebel group active in Myanmar, has managed to seize some 90 percent of Rakhine State, with several major...

EU bets on quantum to regain global influence (DigWatch)

European policymakers are turning to quantum technology as a strategic solution to the continent’s growing economic and security challenges. With the US and China...

Gender Apartheid Should Be an International Crime (Heather Barr, Macarena Saez and Stacey-Leigh Manuel – Just Security)

United Nations member States are formulating their positions on a proposed treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity, ahead of a January 2026...

Central and Eastern Europe’s Role in Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Shared Opportunities, Benefits, and Challenges (Dominik Istrate – German Marshall Fund of the United States)

Ukraine’s reconstruction will be a historic undertaking requiring global leadership and the involvement of the largest economies of the international community. While it is being...

China’s Quiet Strategy in Bulgaria: Economic Appeal, Political Constraints (Asya Metodieva, Dimitar Keranov- German Marshall Fund of the United States)

Bulgaria presents an opportunity for China to increase its presence and pursue its strategic interests in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). China’s engagement with...
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