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Day One of Israel’s Strikes on Iran: What to KnowIsrael’s large-scale attack on Iran’s nuclear and military structures threatens to further escalate Mideast tensions while weakening Iran and its proxy network.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)The IRGC is one of the most powerful organizations in Iran, conceived as the principal defender of the 1979 revolution, and now a critical link to Islamist militant groups violently opposed to Israel and the United States.
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Comparing the Size and Capabilities of the Russian and Ukrainian MilitariesRussia holds a sizable advantage over Ukraine on troop numbers and weaponry yet the two sides have fought to a standstill. Russia this spring has ramped up attacks on civilian targets while resisting U.S. ceasefire calls.
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Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security
General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action
International Affairs Fellow in National Security, sponsored by Janine and J. Tomilson Hill
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Peace Talks in the Era of TransactionalismWhat are the terms of the deal the U.S. is trying to negotiate with the DRC and Rwanda?
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India and Pakistan: On the Brink of Conflict Over KashmirFollowing a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India and Pakistan are heading toward a conflict, with few signs of de-escalation.
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A Third Year of War: Dried-Up Aid Pulls Sudan Further Into ChaosAs Sudan plunges into another chapter of fighting, the country is enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis at a time of drastically shrinking foreign aid.
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Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country’s existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.
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U.S. Forces in the Middle East: Mapping the Military PresenceThe ramped-up U.S. attacks against the Yemen-based Houthis are possible in part due to an extensive military footprint in the Middle East. This includes a collection of permanent U.S. bases and various naval assets, such as aircraft carriers and destroyers.
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What’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?Start-and-stop diplomacy continues against a backdrop of humanitarian disaster.
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Alarm Bells in TigrayTigray seems headed for a resumption of hostilities. It might also become the proving ground for America First foreign policy.
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The Fall of GomaAs civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis.
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Preventive Priorities Survey Launch: What Conflicts to Worry About in 2025This event will explore the results of the 2025 Preventive Priorities Survey which polls hundreds of foreign policy experts every year to assess thirty ongoing or potential violent conflicts and their likely impact on U.S. interests. The results are available here. Panelists will delve into the global political implications of the conflicts that top the list, as well as ways the Trump administration should handle them. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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Sudan's Civilians Deserve BetterComplexity is no excuse for the world’s continued inaction on the war in Sudan.
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What the ‘Genocide’ Label Means for U.S. Foreign PolicyThe U.S. government has found that genocide has occurred in several parts of the world over the last two decades, most recently in Sudan and China. What are the policy implications of the label?