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Short Cuts: From Gaza to Iran

eschelhaas — Monday, March 23, 2026 - 15:27

An Unserious Justification for an Unnecessary War: Assessing the U.S. “Article 51” Letter to U.N. on Iran War

glenssen — Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 16:33

Why Pete Hegseth’s talk about ‘no quarter’ could itself be against U.S. and international law

eschelhaas — Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 18:21

The secretary of defense is a military leader in the chain of command. Whether Hegseth appreciates it or not, his words alone have legal significance.

Trump May Not Need a ‘Board of Peace.’ He Has the U.N. Under His Thumb

glenssen — Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 16:08

Finding an Off-ramp in the Middle East War

eschelhaas — Monday, March 16, 2026 - 17:24

While the U.S. and Israel have damaged Iran in the Middle East war, Tehran has expanded the conflict. With neither side positioned for a decisive win, the escalation risks are sobering. Diplomacy is crucial to prevent renewed hostilities, but an immediate ceasefire is the priority.

Asia’s Security Order in Flux: The Role of U.S. Allies

eschelhaas — Monday, March 16, 2026 - 16:51

In this in-person event, Crisis Group experts and May Wong, Indochina Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, unpacked how defence postures across the Indo-Pacific are evolving and what these changes mean for the future of its security order.

إيجاد مخرج من حرب الشرق الأوسط

eschelhaas — الاثنين, مارس 16, 2026 - 14:53

في الوقت الذي ألحقت فيه الولايات المتحدة وإسرائيل أضراراً كبيرة بإيران في حرب الشرق الأوسط، وسَّعت طهران نطاق الصراع. وبالنظر إلى أن من غير المتوقع أن يحرز أي من الطرفين نصراً حاسماً، فإن مخاطر التصعيد تدعو إلى التعقل. اللجوء إلى الدبلوماسية حيوي لمنع تجدد الأعمال القتالية، لكن ينبغي أن تكون الأولوية وقف إطلاق نار فوري.

Conflict and Consequences: The Global Impact of the New Middle East War

pfranz — Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 00:00

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is entering its third week, with no end yet in sight. Crisis Group experts offer a 360-degree view of its effects on peace, security and economic stability around the world.

Did the United States Just Bomb Ecuador?

glenssen — Friday, March 13, 2026 - 16:36

A War for One Man

emactaggart — Friday, March 13, 2026 - 16:13