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U.S.-ROK Alliance

Victor Cha, et al. | 2026.02.26

As new and enduring uncertainties shape the Indo-Pacific and the U.S.-ROK alliance, this study assesses extended nuclear deterrence cooperation within the alliance and recommend ways to strengthen its credibility and resilience.

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Europe’s Conventional Military

Sidharth Kaushal | 2026.02.26

This paper examines the role of conventional prompt strike – including medium-range ballistic missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles – as an emerging component of European military power.

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U.S.-Philippines Renaissance

Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling | 2026.02.25

The bilateral relationship between the United States and the Philippines has experienced a renaissance over the last five years. Despite this positive direction, both militarily and economically, the Philippines does not receive sufficient attention in Washington.

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State-Sponsored Assassinations

Brett Edwards and Luca Trenta | 2026.02.25

The death of Navalny in a Russian prison is the latest in a long history of state assassinations using poison. But why is it used and can an effective deterrent be engaged?

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Middle Powers’ AI Race

Broderick McDonald, et al. | 2026.02.25

Middle powers like the UK and Canada will not win the race for ever larger AI models, but through collaboration they can win the deployment race.

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Xi’s Purges Of CN’s Military

Bonny Lin, et al. | 2026.02.24

This report brings together assessments on Xi Jinping’s unprecedented purge of officers from all areas of its armed forces. Experts predict what this means for military readiness, modernization goals, and the reconstitution of the high command.

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RU Will Persist Through 2026

Jack Watling | 2026.02.23

Showing Russia that Ukraine can sustain its resistance while expanding the costs on the Kremlin is the only path towards a settlement on durable terms.

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Crypto For RU’s War Machine

Gonzalo Saiz Erausquin | 2026.02.20

Crypto is embedded in Russia’s procurement model, allowing it an access to Common High Priority Items that international sanctions were intended to deny. Huge disruption is necessary to apply pressure to Russia’s supply chains for critical military components.

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