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Arctic

What’s at Stake With Rising Competition in the Arctic?
A changing climate and growing competition for resources is raising tensions among Arctic nations.

In Brief by Brian L. Sittlow May 1, 2020

Arctic

Canary in the Coal Mine: The Arctic as a National Imperative

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for the Internationalist March 24, 2017 The Internationalist

Arctic

The Arctic Is Integral to U.S. National Security
The Arctic should be a major consideration in discussions of U.S. national security, says Thad Allen, co-chair of CFR’s Independent Task Force on the Arctic. 

Interview with Jonathan Masters and Thad W. Allen March 22, 2017

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South Korea

The U.S.–South Korea Alliance
In seventy years, the U.S.-South Korea alliance has evolved from a patron-client relationship to a global comprehensive strategic alliance.

Timeline by Scott A. Snyder and Jennifer Ahn December 1, 2023

Netherlands

What Do the Dutch Elections Mean for Europe?
Far-right candidate Geert Wilders emerged as the biggest political force in Dutch politics in November’s general elections. What does his win mean for the Netherlands and Europe?

In Brief by Matthias Matthijs December 1, 2023

Myanmar

The Myanmar Army Could Actually Collapse—But Are the United States and Other Powers Ready for Such a Scenario?
Myanmar's military has recently suffered a string of defeats—but the U.S. government seems unprepared to face the country's potential state collapse.

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick November 30, 2023 Asia Unbound