Why Is Russia Being So Brutal in Ukraine?
Guest post by Julia Friedrich and Niklas Masuhr Evidence of war crimes and atrocities committed by the Russian…
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Shifting Dynamics Between States and Militias in War
Guest post by Dale Pankhurst Pro-government militias are often used by states during war and armed conflict as…
The Two Faces of Kurdistan: Nationalism Vs Communalism
By guest contributor Sam Biasi and permanent contributor Peter Krause In September 2017, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)…
How Assad Won the Syrian Civil War Before It Began
Guest post by Eric Mosinger. In recent months, many observers of the still-smoldering civil war in Syria have…
Where Do Ousted Dictators Go?
By Daniel Krcmaric and Abel Escribà-Folch. A dramatic scene unfolded in Gambia on Saturday night, January 21. Longtime…
What Could a Trump Presidency Mean for Syria?
Guest post by Clarence Moore. Throughout a long and surprising campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised enthusiastic crowds that…
The Security Consequences of the Global Refugee Crisis
By Daniel Krcmaric. Anyone remember the global refugee crisis? You can be forgiven for letting it slip your…
Should the US Open an Embassy in Pyongyang?
Normalizing Diplomatic Relations with North Korea has Been Off the Table for a Long Time. Maybe It’s Time…
Burundi on the Brink?
By Patrick Pierson. Back in November, Barbara Walter shared a powerful post on the potential for another mass…
How Patterns of Territorial Control Explain Mass Killings in Syria and Iraq (and in Bosnia)
Guest post by Jessica Di Salvatore. On January 16th, the Islamic State abducted 400 civilians and killed dozens after…