Security Policy
As the U.S. Pivots East, Russia Pivots North
The Obama administration has clearly communicated a shift in the United States’ geopolitical focus to the Asian arena. While this shift is well justified, the White House should ensure it does not ignore developments in the Arctic arena.
China's Role in Post-Occupation Afghanistan and Prospects for U.S.-China Ties
With the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan approaching, the United States and China must put their differences aside and cooperate on building a stable Afghanistan.
An End to the Kurdish Conflict in Turkey is in Reach, and in Prison
Turkey should continue engaging with imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in order to resolve its Kurdish conflict.
The Threat of Nuclear Proliferation: A response to “Thou Shalt Not Fear a Nuclear Iran”
Jennifer Caylas responds to a previous IAR article arguing a nuclear Iran should not threaten the U.S.
The Regime That Will Not Die: The North Korean Hybrid Threat
North Korea remains a threat to the United States and South Korea, and policy options are limited.
Asad’s Twin Pillars and the Consequences of Non-intervention in Syria
Unless the international community takes action, Bashar al-Asad will remain in power and the conflict will continue.
Defiance in the Face of Pressure: Iranian Popular Support of its Nuclear Program
A recent poll suggests that the Iranian people want their nuclear program to continue, despite the economic pain that it brings.