Can Hamas ever be defeated?
The questions about Gaza’s future are still unanswered
Vietnam
Seeking Decisive Edge, China Uses Third-Party Countries to Circumvent U.S. AI Export Controls
Chinese firms have embraced an indirect approach to competing with Silicon Valley.
Policy Briefs
Who’s afraid of China? Palau inauguration calls bluff of ‘friends to all, enemies to none’
For all the regional talk of “Pacific family” and “friends to all enemies to none” who did – and who didn’t – show up for the Jan. 16 inauguration of Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr....
Op-eds
Deconstructing the Inauguration: No, not that one
We have a country that is geopolitically sophisticated, with close ties to the U.S., Japan and Taiwan, and is in a highly strategic location. So who showed up to Palau’s party, and who didn’t?
Op-eds
How the Left Views Langley
REVIEW: 'The CIA: An Imperial History’ by Hugh Wilford
Op-eds
New Department of Defense Report Highlights China’s Growing Military Power
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 2024 Chinese Military Power Report (CMPR), released on December 18, emphasizes China’s expanded efforts to gain military superiority over the United States. The...
Policy Briefs
Atoning for Britain’s colonialist past
By encouraging China’s colonialist present
Op-eds
When did the US lose Afghanistan?
August 15, 2021, was the day Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, and the US lost the war. Or was it? After following the war for over two decades, it’s become clear that Afghanistan wasn’t lost in...
Op-eds
Taiwan, under the guns
The most powerful Communist regime ever threatens its democratic neighbor
Op-eds
Newly Enforced Chinese Coast Guard Law Heightens Maritime Miscalculation Risks
Beijing began enforcing a new protocol last month authorizing China’s Coast Guard to seize vessels operating within China’s claimed maritime borders, a move that coincided with several provocative...
Policy Briefs
Northern fire: The Artillery Corps battalion defending the North
The IDF’s 405th battalion of the Artillery Corps uses M109 howitzers to defend the North against Hezbollah.
Op-eds
IDF presses forward in Rafah after recent losses
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to confront Hamas and other terrorist groups in Rafah in southern Gaza after suffering significant losses. On June 15, a Namer armored personnel carrier...
Op-eds
US ships begin long, slow trip to build Gaza dock in unique operation
The ships that are on the way now include the USAV James A. Loux, the USAV Montorrey, USAV Matamoros and USAV Wilson Wharf.
Op-eds
Three Killed by Houthis in Gulf of Aden
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen killed three sailors on March 6 after a missile launched by the group hit a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM),...
Flash Briefs
The JoongAng-CSIS Forum 2024: Keynote Address by Matt Pottinger
Prime Minister Han [Duck-Soo]; Chairman Hong [Seok-Hyun]; President Hamre—thank you for your stimulating remarks this morning. And thank you for inviting me to be here today. We have a distinguished...
Remarks
Transparency Will Go a Long Way To Patch Up U.S.-China Relations
Trade relations between China and the United States—the two largest economies in the world—are suffering from rising tensions and heightened geopolitical risk. Much of the uncertainty in the relationship...
Op-eds
Ukraine Can Win — Here’s How
Ten years into Russia’s long war against Ukraine, far too many Americans are falling prey to a destructive idea. They needlessly believe that Ukraine’s defeat is unavoidable. These Americans have lost...
Op-eds
The Hamas numbers game: Recruiting new terrorists
As of January 9, Hamas had lost two brigade commanders and 19 of its battalion commanders.
Op-eds
A month of war: A Journey across a traumatized landscape
The trauma across Israel is difficult to describe.
Op-eds
Israel’s Tech Advantage Created Complacency
Hamas’ incursion into Israel shows that technology on its own is no guarantee of victory.