The newly announced Russia-Iran strategic partnership codifies and expands the longstanding trend of warming bilateral relations, but it’s not quite a game-changer in the security sphere.
Through its association with Saudi Arabia and other Middle East states, Japan must find a way to lead on human rights again. The growing partnership with Riyadh stands as a critical test. | Read this ...
The GIUK Gap – a mainstay of 20th century naval strategy – is taking on new importance amid mounting Russian naval activity, Arctic expansion, and emerging hybrid threats.