In this three-part series, Dave Pitts brings conceptual clarity to strategic competition and conflict in the gray zone. As ...

Their treaty may be a case of "form over substance," and its timing — after Assad's fall and before Trump's return — is key.

At his inauguration, the 47th president claimed Panama is “ripping off” the U.S. and that China is “operating the Panama ...

An under cover book review by Jean-Thomas Nicole of The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China by Michael Sheridan ...

A review of Pete Hegseth's written answers to a Senate Armed Services Committee questionnaire that was not brought up at his hearing.

A look at the IDF's decision-making on strikes in its campaign against Hamas in Gaza and the nature of this conflict.

His own Ukraine envoy, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, acknowledged as much when he explained the 100-day approach. Gen.

The new leadership in Lebanon may bring much needed positive change to the country - and that may spread to the rest of the region.

Cipher Brief Expert and former Deputy Director of CIA for South and Central Asia Dave Pitts shares insights on opportunities with Afghanistan ...

This is part 2 of a 3-part "gray zone" series by former Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia Dave Pitts.

A deal would bring relief to millions of Palestinians - and potential long-term benefits to the broader Middle East ...

New Orleans attack and the aftermath of Syria's rebellion add to worries of ISIS' global activity in 2025. Read more at The ...