While the crisis in Ukraine is rightfully attracting attention at present, the apparent “no limits” partnership between Beijing and Moscow could draw the focus of EU officials to the Indo-Pacific again sooner rather than later.

Sometimes advising, sometimes hitting the road for diplomacy — he sat down to talk about Russia’s Ukraine invasion, China’s 21st-century rise, and much more.

Interview.

British strategist and diplomat Gertrude Bell shaped the modern Middle East and played a leading role in crafting London’s policies at a time of shifting great power dynamics.

Through a detailed historical analysis, this article provides perspective on where past decisions and doctrines have led to defeat and where they may have succeeded if given more time or executed differently.

The painful ANDSF experience illuminates several principles that must be considered as US policymakers turn toward security force assistance for proxy and surrogate military forces in conflict with the partners of America’s emerging great-power geostrategic competitors — China and Russia.