A study argues the U.S. missed three key chances to prevent Yemen’s war between 2011-2015, including by not restraining former President Saleh or moderating Saudi war aims. These failures, rooted in short-term priorities and flawed assumptions, enabled the Houthis’ rise to global disruptors.
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Europe faces a moment of reckoning as U.S. support wanes. To sustain Ukraine and defend its own sovereignty, Europe must overcome internal divisions, invest seriously in its own capabilities, and prove it has the collective will to stand without America.
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s Christian community lives in a precarious balance: officially accepted by the new government but facing sporadic attacks from militants and vigilantes. While state engagement and public displays of protection aim to build trust, targeted violence and security gaps have fueled deep unease and suspicions of government complicity within the community.
Washington Institute experts and former officials lay out the urgent need for clarity on vital questions related to U.S. oversight,…
Expanding the international monitoring mechanism to include civilian dialogue is a positive step, but its success hinges on actively supervising Lebanon’s phased disarmament of Hezbollah. A credible verification process is needed to build trust between Israel and Lebanon and prevent military confrontation.
Through Vision 2030, Riyadh is diversifying its economy and diplomacy, mediating deals with rivals via China and investing in Africa. This marks a strategic shift from reliance on a single great power to becoming an assertive, self-interested center of influence.
Experts assess Syria’s contradictory state: external isolation has ended with eased sanctions and renewed diplomacy, yet internally, power is centralized, the country remains divided, and the transition lacks inclusivity, threatening long-term stability and effective reconstruction.
China accommodates Taliban rule through diplomatic exchanges, multilateral inclusion, and targeted economic projects to contain Uyghur militant threats and integrate Afghanistan into its regional security and Belt and Road frameworks, while avoiding overcommitment and preserving legal flexibility.
Iran’s leadership is split between hardline triumphalism and sober reassessment after the war exposed military and intelligence weaknesses. The outcome may push Tehran toward greater militarization, internal repression, or a more securitized nuclear stance.