Why Biden needs to scrap ‘countering violent extremism’ programs
While well-intended, CVE programs don’t work and make it harder to fight terrorism.
While well-intended, CVE programs don’t work and make it harder to fight terrorism.
A recent online survey of Iranian attitudes towards religion has revealed a stunning rejection of state-imposed adherence to conservative religious mores.
The immediate crises of the American republic should be clear enough right now: responding to the pandemic and restoring our civilian democracy.
Time is of the essence. But the stand-off over whether the US or Iran takes the first step toward re-entering the nuke deal may be overblown.
The Middle East is experiencing a period of readjustment that will create both challenges and opportunities for the Biden administration.
Most of the suffering doesn’t happen in the moment of combat amid the bullets, bombs, and IEDs on America’s foreign battlefields.
Azerbaijan’s decisive military victory has forced Tehran to accommodate to Baku in ways it did not before.
Withdrawing diplomats in response to bad behavior is self-defeating, particularly for the United States.
Reps. Barbara Lee and Betty McCollum just took over two key sub-committees focused on foreign policy and defense spending.
Biden signs order that elevates climate to a national security issue. Let’s see if the DoD takes on board their own role in the crisis.
Hundreds of experts have signed a letter supporting Rob Malley after Iran deal opponents try to torpedo his appointment.
With Biden determined to reenter the JCPOA, Israeli leaders are reportedly considering unilateral military action.
It may be temporary, but now’s the time for critics to start throwing up road blocks while they have the chance.
The way war drives our scourges at home and exacerbates the fissures, escapes many. MLK knew better.
Joe Biden said the US is going to ‘stop embracing dictators and thugs.’ He can start with the UAE.
The U.S.-Russia relationship is already on life support. Acting imprudently now could make it dead on arrival.
Intra-Afghan negotiations resumed earlier this month and we asked a diverse group of Afghans about the process and their role in it.
Cairo may be making nice to appease Washington, but that’s better than the alternative.
By signaling greater support for Taipei’s independence, Washington is risking the island’s safety and 40-years of Sino-U.S. peace.
The administration followed these six principles, keeping everything on the table while giving both sides room to breathe.
Lisa Hershman was supposed to help cut fat in the bloated Pentagon budget. She got cut instead.