Recent Posts

Read comment and analysis on international affairs from Madain experts and guest writers.
May 14, 2022
Kotryna Jukneviciute - Profile | RAND - New Ideal

Overview Kotryna Jukneviciute is a defense analyst at the RAND Corporation, and her work has focused on Russian military operations, defense of the Baltics, nuclear escalation dynamics, space security, security cooperation, and U.S./Turkey relations. Her recent work has explored dynamics between Belarus and its regional neighbors, Russia-China military cooperation, and the use of commercial space

Read More
May 4, 2022
What Is NATO? - Council on Foreign Relations

Introduction Founded in 1949 as a bulwark against Soviet aggression, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains the pillar of U.S.-Europe military cooperation. An expanding bloc of NATO allies has taken on a broad range of missions since the close of the Cold War, many well beyond the Euro-Atlantic region, in countries such as Afghanistan

Read More
April 25, 2022
Global Vaccine Initiative - The Rockefeller Foundation

OverviewTo boost vaccination rates and improve global health equity, we’re working with in-country partners to gain knowledge, share insights, and create more demand for vaccines in communities with low vaccination rates.Why it mattersThrough community listening and local trusted messengers, we aim to address the factors driving lower vaccination rates to accelerate an equitable pandemic response

Read More
March 31, 2022
Ukrainian Resilience: Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik Discusses Surviving in Kyiv - Wilson Center

In this Wilson Center video, Sarah B. Barnes, Project Director of the Maternal Health Initiative, and Kira Rudik, a Ukrainian Member of Parliament and Leader of the Holos/Voice Party , discuss the devastating effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the incredible resilience the world has seen since from the Ukrainian people.  The video captures a

Read More
March 15, 2022
Ukraine War – PRIO Blogs - Peace Research Institute Oslo

Category: Ukraine War Russia Does Not Want Peace – At Least, Not Now Posted October 16, 2023 by Arne Bård Dalhaug & filed under Regions and Powers, Security, Ukraine War Only the Kremlin can take a decision that would end the war in such a way as to achieve a credible and long-lasting peace in

Read More
March 14, 2022
The Cornered Putin Problem - The Cipher Brief

Bottom Line:  As the Russian invasion of Ukraine presses into its third week, Western leaders continue to focus on the Russian President’s state of mind as an important indicator of what he may do as the battle in Ukraine continues.  The Russian mission in Ukraine is showing signs of desperation as The Financial Times reports

Read More
March 11, 2022
AGSIW | The Ukraine Crisis and the Gulf - Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

Skip to content Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted global energy markets and other aspects of Middle Eastern economies, with the long-term effects, particularly in the Gulf region, yet to be determined. AGSIW is closely following the implications of the Ukraine crisis on the Gulf Arab states and how Gulf governments are responding. The Latest […]

Read More
March 8, 2022
Women & Gender - Wilson Center

Women in the Judiciary and the Rule of Law in Latin AmericaOn Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ETOne Year After Mahsa Amini’s Death: The Impact of Female Protests in IranOn Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:30 ETPresentación del reporte del “Foro nacional sobre feminicidio: Visiones y soluciones” y del reporte sobre “Los avances legislativos y propuestas

Read More
February 28, 2022
Geopolitical Strategic Competition | RAND - New Ideal

By Type All Authors ReportThe Drivers of and Outlook for Russian-Iranian CooperationRussia and Iran's recent cooperation regarding Ukraine has raised concerns that the once wary partners might be moving toward a more comprehensive, strategic alliance. Such a prospect could have significant consequences for the United States' ability to safeguard its interests in the Middle East.Oct

Read More
February 23, 2022
The U.S., Europe and NATO: A Counter-Putin Strategy - Wilson Center

In his recent national address, Vladimir Putin laid out a vision for Russia that is at odds with the security and economic architecture that the West has counted for years. Can the U.S. and its Allies deter Putin’s aggression? Do we have the tools and strategy to effectively counter Moscow’s dark vision for the future?To

Read More
magnifier linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram