Congo-Rwanda: Peace on Paper, War on the Ground
The United States-brokered peace accords signed by Kinshasa and Kigali were hailed as historic.But on the ground, violence continues in eastern Congo — armed groups still operate and civilians are still targeted. Without addressing political manipulation of identity and ethnic rhetoric, without accountability for hate speech, and without genuine internal dialogue, an agreement on paper […]
Venezuela: A nation must be rebuilt
If it comes, change in Venezuela will be neither abrupt nor immediate. It will have to be built step by step, because in this country it is not just a leader that needs replacing, but a state and an entire nation that must be rebuilt. JSTSituationRoom #Venezuela
The 2025 National Security Strategy Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Is America’s new National Security Strategy a real turning point—or the same doctrine in new language?In this JST Situation Room analysis, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Dov S. Zakheim examines what has changed, what has not, and why reality still decides.
Why Did Iran Seize a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz?
On November 14, a deceptive calm was shattered in the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guards intercepted a commercial vessel, seized its fuel… before releasing everything five days later. It was the first incident of its kind since July 2024. Why now?An in-depth analysis of this situation is provided by Admiral James Foggo and Matt […]
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