Democracy

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘Decapitation Strike’ on Turkey’s Opposition Party

Now seeking a fourth term in office, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is moving quickly to disarm the Republican People’s Party (CHP).

Hybrid Warfare in Europe Against U.S. Interests

Moscow and Beijing’s Playbook

A Turkey With No Elections?

On March 19, Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu—President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most serious political challenger. Imamoglu has served as mayor since 2019 and has defeated...

Anti-Taliban groups conclude fifth Vienna Conference

On February 18, 2025, various factions of the anti-Taliban resistance wrapped up the fifth Vienna Process Conference for a Democratic Afghanistan, calling for international assistance in forming a transitional government.

Kurdistan regional elections mark a step forward for Iraq’s stability

Elections in the Kurdistan region are important because they provide a beacon of democracy for the region.

How not to dethrone an authoritarian leader: The case of Turkey’s Erdoğan

Public apathy and inaction to Erdoğan's authoritarian agenda play a big role in sustaining his hold on power

Taiwan, Under the Guns

How to Ensure Israel Has the Weapons It Needs

Democracy’s high stakes in Taiwan’s vote  

Taiwan’s upcoming election stands as a litmus test of the Chinese Communist Party’s political warfare strategy, specifically whether disinformation and military drills alone can bend Taipei’s...

No normalization at any price

Biden pursues peace between Israel and Saudia Arabia as he prepares to betray both.

Remarks by Matt Pottinger to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen

Madam President, Thank you for meeting with us today. I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to you, your government, and the people of Taiwan for the very warm welcome we received this week....

Biden is quietly encouraging Assad’s rehabilitation. He should reverse course.

In the first weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency, Secretary of State Antony Blinken committed to “putting human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy.” Before taking office, Blinken...

In Support of a Democratic Turkey

A unique opportunity exists for the United States to stand behind the Turkish people in their time of need.

Ruble Rumble

Offensive and Defensive Measures to Defeat Russia in the Economic Domain

Democratic backsliding harms the potential of a US-Mexico supply chain pivot

Mexico remains one of the United States’ most important allies and trading partners, but its engagement with the U.S. is cycling between two seemingly opposing trends: the desire to attract more...

When the Same North Korea Policy Fails Over and Over Again

A veteran negotiator explains how Washington’s attempts at nonproliferation floundered.

No one is helping us in our fight against PRC: Daniel Suidani

I believe that there are people in other countries who believe in democracy—who would stand with us, says Malaita’s ousted Premier Daniel Suidani.

The Real Architects of “Russophobia”

How Russia continues to use the idea of "Russophobia" as a political weapon.

Partisan Bills Hurt Cybersecurity

Congress has had a spectacular three-year run developing and passing cybersecurity legislation that both protects our national critical infrastructure and secures our federal networks. On a bipartisan,...

Why sic the FBI on the IDF?

The shut-and-open case of Shireen Abu Akleh