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Caroline Donnal (SSP’22) argues that to ensure American global leadership, we must ensure that Trump-era policies of abandonment and retrenchment are anomalies, regardless of the party in power.

Olivia Letts (SSP’20) argues that Russian-brokered ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh is unlikely to hold and the West should reconsider its role in Russia and Turkey’s neighborhood.

Professor Evan Montgomery discusses Washington’s extensive security commitments and the problems that arise from concentrating on stronger opponents.

Professor Markus Garlauskas argues that Kim Yo Jong is not Kim Jong Un’s number two, but she holds a unique role for messaging in Seoul and Washington.

Bilva Chandra (SSP’21) argues that the U.S. government and private sector companies must partner on artificial intelligence development.

Professor Ben Buchanan analyzes the recent hack of a Florida water treatment facility, the extent of the threat, and what can be done to protect against these attacks.

Professor Markus Garlauskas argues that the Biden administration must overhaul the dated U.S. strategy on North Korea and establish more pragmatic and realistic policies.

Emily Weinstein (SSP’19) analyzes the reasons behind China’s military-civil fusion program and how the United States should respond to this moving target.

Professor Zachary Abuza argues that looking at Thailand’s experience with coups may shed some light on what to expect from Burma’s Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.

Professor Kyleanne Hunter, Heidi Kraft, and Ted Bonar discuss their collaborative effort to address firearms and suicide prevention in the military affiliated population.

Professor Bruce Hoffman and Cynthia Miller-Idriss examine the roots of white nationalist and supremacist extremism, their transnational nature, and how to combat these issues.

Ryan Fedasiuk (SSP’22), Emily Weinstein (SSP’19), Ben Murphy, and Alan Loera track financial information published by the Chinese government.

Professor Markus Garlauskas argues that while North Korea’s new Pukkuksong-5 SLBM may only show incremental changes from Pukkuksong-4, it is a worrying sign of continued progress of their missile program.

Emily Weinstein (SSP’19), Ryan Fedasiuk (SSP’22), and Remco Zwetsloot analyze the impact of the White House Proclamation barring Chinese graduate students from U.S. universities.

Professor Dan Byman and Benjamin Wittes posit questions that any national commission on the riot will need to cover.

Professor Zack Cooper assesses four different American perspectives on Japan’s China strategy and how they may evolve in the future.

Alden Leader (SSP’20) and Lindsay Rodman argue that post-COVID national security workforce must be reimagined for more flexibility.

Darya Dolzikova (SSP’17) argues that private sector concerns must be addressed and Iranian expectations managed for the U.S. and Iran’s return to the JCPOA.

Professor Ali Vaez calls for a coordinated move by the US, UK and EU to strengthen the JCPOA and its revival.

Professor Dan Byman discusses possible explanations to the lack of violence on Inaugration Day.

Professor Gary Shiffman the growing number of digital “money mules,” who are used by cybercriminals to launder money around the world.

Francisco Bencosme (SSP’16) and Sarah Margon argue that the U.S. “must link its efforts to expand human rights abroad with its work at home.

Professor Dan Byman provides an overview of the white supremacist movement, how it has globalized, and what this means for U.S. and allied policies.

Trisha Ray (SSP’17) discusses India’s position on autonomous weapons and her views on LAWS.

Following the January 6, 2021 attacks by far-right extremists on the U.S. Capitol, faculty from the Center for Security Studies have been analyzing the political and security implications for the…