Conflict
The war in Iran – again – points to the strategic shortcomings of assassination as policy of foreign affairs
Targeted killings can disrupt an adversary, but they rarely lead to collapse — especially when the target is a nation-state like Iran.
Lasting peace in Ukraine may hinge on independent monitors – yet Trump’s 28‑point plan barely mentions them
Building in safeguards, including third-party monitoring, can increase the chances of a successful peace by almost a third, research shows.
Welcome to the ‘gray zone’ − home to nefarious international acts that fall short of outright conflict
Nations are becoming adept at provocations that fall in the area between routine peacetime actions and open warfare.