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Will 2023 be the End of International Sanctions?

The UN Security Council’s sanctions role has been neutered; new sanctions coalitions must ensure this key tool of international security remains effective. By all accounts, 2022 was a banner year for North Korea’s ballistic missile tests, with the country launching nearly 70, most recently showcasing its Hwasong-17 in November – …

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Europe and the Challenge of Dual-Use Technology Transfer to Iran

Russia’s use of Iranian drones in its war on Ukraine highlights the need for European countries to take stronger action to prevent the transfer of dual-use technologies to Iran. Tackling the transfer of dual-use technologies to Iran has been on Europe’s radar since the administration of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad employed such …

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Why Kyiv Needs an Africa Strategy

Ukraine is understandably focused on maintaining Western support, but it needs a narrative that appeals to others – those who can otherwise easily dismiss the conflict as a ‘Western war’. While it has a pretty compelling pitch, so far Kyiv has not managed to cut through at the political level …

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