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Blockchain For Democracies

Noam Unger, et al. | 2023.10.25

In a world increasingly overflowing with data, blockchain is neither a panacea nor solely an instrument of cryptocurrencies but rather a tool that offers intriguing applications to support democratic governance, including in Ukraine.

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Paper Tiger or Pacing Threat?

Ryan C. Berg and Henry Ziemer | 2023.10.19

China has long couched its engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean in primarily economic terms. However, China is becoming increasingly strident in its efforts to bolster defense and security initiatives in the Western Hemisphere.

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The Orient Express

James Byrne, et al. | 2023.10.16

Dozens of high-resolution satellite images taken in recent months reveal that Russia has likely begun shipping North Korean munitions at scale, opening a new supply route that could have profound consequences for the war in Ukraine and international security dynamics in East Asia.

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Israel Confronts Hamas

Jack Watling | 2023.10.16

The legal and ethical challenges of operating in densely populated areas are going to be a tragic constant of 21st century warfare, with no easy solutions.

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Change Or False Alarm?

Sari Arho Havrén | 2023.10.13

A potential shift in China’s approach to nuclear weapons could indicate that it is taking a page from Moscow’s book.

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Integrate Offence And Defence

Sidharth Kaushal, et al. | 2023.10.11

This article articulates pathways forward in a future operating environment dominated by stalemates and threats to national homelands.

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Manoeuvre Or Defence?

Sidharth Kaushal, et al. | 2023.10.10

This article examines the points of divergence between two major schools of thought within the Israel Defense Forces regarding how best to defend the state against evolving threats.

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Israel And The Palestinians

Tobias Borck | 2023.10.09

Nothing will be the same after the weekend’s carnage in Israel. The Palestinian question is back on the agenda, and with a vengeance. So will be Israel’s response.

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In Chip Race

Gregory C. Allen | 2023.10.06

With a new smartphone and new chip, Huawei has returned to the 5G smartphone business in defiance of U.S. sanctions. This report assesses the implications from this latest development for China’s AI industry and the future of semiconductor export controls.

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