Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has weakened its influence in Central Asia, especially in Kazakhstan. Russia is no longer a regional hegemon, which may increase regional instability. Tensions between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are especially dangerous. Despite Moscow’s diminished influence in Central Asia, regional states cannot afford to completely ignore Russian interests. …

With its brutal terrorist attack on October 7, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has made the war in Gaza a central component of the terrorist threat landscape heading into 2024. Not only did the devastating terrorist attack demonstrate a capability and intent that few believed Hamas to possess, but it …

The United States and its allies face a shortage of viable options to stop escalating Houthi attacks on commercial shipping and other targets. Houthi attacks have caused several large commercial shipping firms to avoid Red Sea routes, putting pressure on the United States and its allies to respond to the …