On the 15th and 16th of March, the Russian capital, Moscow, will be hosting a crucial meeting on the future of Syria. The meeting will
The recent announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties through the involvement of China could have a significant impact on
International Women’s Day in 2023 marks a time to celebrate the progress made and call on the global community to recognize the struggle for gender equality.
On March 7, 2023, China’s foreign minister criticized the United States for its “distorted” attitude towards China and warned that “conflict and confrontation” will follow
Introduction: Saudi Arabia has long been known for its lack of respect for human rights. In 2023, the situation remains dire, with human rights violations
In a joint effort between New York Center For Foreign Policy Affairs, The International Institute For Global Strategic Analysis and the Washington Institute For Defense
Nothing about President Kais Saied’s decision to dissolve Tunisia’s parliament on March 30 was unexpected. Since his coup last summer, he has already changed the
Many Western governments, diplomatic specialists, and watchers of Africa’s foreign relations have been baffled by many African countries’ apparent hesitation to condemn Russia’s invasion of
In the midst of the Ukraine conflict, the EU is seeking to minimize its reliance on Russian energy. Some pundits have advocated for nuclear power
NYCFPA has argued the United States and other states to apply targeted Global Magnitsky penalties on corrupt and abusive Russian officials as soon as possible.
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin deployed Russian soldiers into the two separatist areas in eastern Ukraine after recognizing their independence, confirming weeks of grave
This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC is the first part of a two part series analyzing the roots of the current crisis in Russia. This recording
According to the Atlantic Council in a report titled “Global Strategy 2022: Thwarting Kremlin Aggression Today for Constructive Relations Tomorrow,” the US should nullify and
America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has put vulnerable democracies all over the world in jeopardy. Allies and partners who fought alongside us now question our country’s
Recently, the subject of political analysis that focuses on U.S.-Soviet (later Russian) relations has become an established area of scientific inquiry. The goal of this
In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews visiting assistant professor in the department of political science at Siena College, Dr.
In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews former U.S. Ambassador/ Charge d’Affaires to Australia (and long-time career foreign service officer),
Every passenger flying into Israel has a unique experience. Part of the shaping of these experiences is derived from the use of profiling, both racial
By Katya Moore & Shelby Doren Table of Contents NYCFPA REPORT: The Last Obstacle for an Iron Curtain: Independent Journalism is Under Attack in Russia
Teslas are sexy. Electrified Ford F-150s are sexy. Lithium extraction and lithium-based battery supply chains—are not sexy. While mineral mining may be a dull policy area, it undergirds the flashier aspects of climate policy and clean
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to puzzle governments worldwide and members of the international press who support their struggle. After the May 15th destruction of a
In many ways, Big Oil is having a bad year so far in 2021. In January, a new American administration took office and rejoined the Paris
By Isabella Gabriele In a recent NYCFPA analysis of United States’ sanctions against Iran, the motives and results of economic sanctions on countries enacted by
Bipartisanship is alive and well, at least when it comes to Russian pipelines. Last week Republicans and Democrats in Congress found common cause in criticizing
Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is suffering from bad health in a prison camp. On March 31st, he launched a hunger strike due to the
For many years the European market was a stumbling block for Russia and the United States (US). From the US standpoint, dependency on Russian natural
Burma (Myanmar) is in a state of violent uncertainty as protesters and the junta compete for Burma’s future that will either be a nod to
The poisoning and later detention of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny led to massive protests in his support, and could possibly lead to a political
The new President Biden’s administration’s foreign policy is set to work. Judging by a few confirmation hearings at Congress, public statements, and several anonymous comments,
The Global War on Terrorism has been under a geographic transition that is culminating in a revamped African crisis in the Sahel and East. Emboldened
Tomorrow, a new Biden administration will move into the White House. The new government has set many ambitious goals. However, foreign policy experts emphasize that
In light of what is transpiring in Republic of Benin since 2016, under Patrice Talon Administrations it’s easy to conclude that the country once dubbed
President-elect Biden has to devise a tricky equilibrium: How to work with Russia, keep bilateral relations at a neutral level, reach a new non-proliferation agreement
In our inaugural outing for MESSAGE TRAFFIC, the NYCFPA’s new podcast, we interview Ben Rowswell, President and Research Director of The Canadian International Council in
The Trump administration has done more to shift United States foreign policy from established norms than any previous administration. Through sweeping executive orders, the Trump
The U.S. election in 2016 was marred by accusations of foreign intervention by countries such as Russia and Iran. While foreign intervention continues to be
The last nuclear limitation treaty, “anchor of strategic stability” New START, is ready to expire in February 2021. If so, it will be the first
On October 11th, the Chinese central government announced through the CCTV Network News that the Ministry of State Security of the PRC uncovered a series
The development of technology benefits globalization. Access to information has become increasingly convenient, and it accelerates the knowledge and understanding of different cultures. The growth
Across Africa, technology is slowly catching up with the rest of the world. This is thanks to the innovative approaches of tech startups and investments.
Recently, the Russian armed forces have conducted the biggest war games since the Soviet era off the coast of Alaska. These strategic and tactical simulations
Recently leaked documents from the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) indicated the participation of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
By Katya Moore & Sydney Cox The term Cold War, the confrontation between the two superpowers, the USSR and the United States from 1947-1989, has
Hong Kong is a special region for its history, its impact on global commerce, and trade, as well as being a key financial center in
The Russian bear has returned to the Middle East using its historical relationship with the Assad family as a springboard to manufacture more significant ties
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Friday night, the US Supreme Court lost one of their own. Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away after a long fight
2020 has been a rough year, COVID-19 being a major contributor. The outburst of the pandemic restricted most human activities and thus caused a global
A month following the Belarusian election, thousands are still taking to the streets of Minsk to voice opposition to what they are calling a rigged
By Aaron Minkoff The US and China Cold War is a long time coming. The honeymoon period following the re-opening of China to the global
Much like many crises that befall the United States, few Americans concern themselves with their day to day lives until something from some faraway land
On the 15th and 16th of March, the Russian capital, Moscow, will be hosting a crucial meeting on the future of Syria. The meeting will
The recent announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties through the involvement of China could have a significant impact on
International Women’s Day in 2023 marks a time to celebrate the progress made and call on the global community to recognize the struggle for gender equality.
On March 7, 2023, China’s foreign minister criticized the United States for its “distorted” attitude towards China and warned that “conflict and confrontation” will follow
Introduction: Saudi Arabia has long been known for its lack of respect for human rights. In 2023, the situation remains dire, with human rights violations
In a joint effort between New York Center For Foreign Policy Affairs, The International Institute For Global Strategic Analysis and the Washington Institute For Defense
Nothing about President Kais Saied’s decision to dissolve Tunisia’s parliament on March 30 was unexpected. Since his coup last summer, he has already changed the
Many Western governments, diplomatic specialists, and watchers of Africa’s foreign relations have been baffled by many African countries’ apparent hesitation to condemn Russia’s invasion of
In the midst of the Ukraine conflict, the EU is seeking to minimize its reliance on Russian energy. Some pundits have advocated for nuclear power
NYCFPA has argued the United States and other states to apply targeted Global Magnitsky penalties on corrupt and abusive Russian officials as soon as possible.
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin deployed Russian soldiers into the two separatist areas in eastern Ukraine after recognizing their independence, confirming weeks of grave
This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC is the first part of a two part series analyzing the roots of the current crisis in Russia. This recording
According to the Atlantic Council in a report titled “Global Strategy 2022: Thwarting Kremlin Aggression Today for Constructive Relations Tomorrow,” the US should nullify and
America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has put vulnerable democracies all over the world in jeopardy. Allies and partners who fought alongside us now question our country’s
Recently, the subject of political analysis that focuses on U.S.-Soviet (later Russian) relations has become an established area of scientific inquiry. The goal of this
In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews visiting assistant professor in the department of political science at Siena College, Dr.
In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews former U.S. Ambassador/ Charge d’Affaires to Australia (and long-time career foreign service officer),
Every passenger flying into Israel has a unique experience. Part of the shaping of these experiences is derived from the use of profiling, both racial
By Katya Moore & Shelby Doren Table of Contents NYCFPA REPORT: The Last Obstacle for an Iron Curtain: Independent Journalism is Under Attack in Russia
Teslas are sexy. Electrified Ford F-150s are sexy. Lithium extraction and lithium-based battery supply chains—are not sexy. While mineral mining may be a dull policy area, it undergirds the flashier aspects of climate policy and clean
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to puzzle governments worldwide and members of the international press who support their struggle. After the May 15th destruction of a
In many ways, Big Oil is having a bad year so far in 2021. In January, a new American administration took office and rejoined the Paris
By Isabella Gabriele In a recent NYCFPA analysis of United States’ sanctions against Iran, the motives and results of economic sanctions on countries enacted by
Bipartisanship is alive and well, at least when it comes to Russian pipelines. Last week Republicans and Democrats in Congress found common cause in criticizing
Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is suffering from bad health in a prison camp. On March 31st, he launched a hunger strike due to the
For many years the European market was a stumbling block for Russia and the United States (US). From the US standpoint, dependency on Russian natural
Burma (Myanmar) is in a state of violent uncertainty as protesters and the junta compete for Burma’s future that will either be a nod to
The poisoning and later detention of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny led to massive protests in his support, and could possibly lead to a political
The new President Biden’s administration’s foreign policy is set to work. Judging by a few confirmation hearings at Congress, public statements, and several anonymous comments,
The Global War on Terrorism has been under a geographic transition that is culminating in a revamped African crisis in the Sahel and East. Emboldened
Tomorrow, a new Biden administration will move into the White House. The new government has set many ambitious goals. However, foreign policy experts emphasize that
In light of what is transpiring in Republic of Benin since 2016, under Patrice Talon Administrations it’s easy to conclude that the country once dubbed
President-elect Biden has to devise a tricky equilibrium: How to work with Russia, keep bilateral relations at a neutral level, reach a new non-proliferation agreement
In our inaugural outing for MESSAGE TRAFFIC, the NYCFPA’s new podcast, we interview Ben Rowswell, President and Research Director of The Canadian International Council in
The Trump administration has done more to shift United States foreign policy from established norms than any previous administration. Through sweeping executive orders, the Trump
The U.S. election in 2016 was marred by accusations of foreign intervention by countries such as Russia and Iran. While foreign intervention continues to be
The last nuclear limitation treaty, “anchor of strategic stability” New START, is ready to expire in February 2021. If so, it will be the first
On October 11th, the Chinese central government announced through the CCTV Network News that the Ministry of State Security of the PRC uncovered a series
The development of technology benefits globalization. Access to information has become increasingly convenient, and it accelerates the knowledge and understanding of different cultures. The growth
Across Africa, technology is slowly catching up with the rest of the world. This is thanks to the innovative approaches of tech startups and investments.
Recently, the Russian armed forces have conducted the biggest war games since the Soviet era off the coast of Alaska. These strategic and tactical simulations
Recently leaked documents from the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) indicated the participation of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
By Katya Moore & Sydney Cox The term Cold War, the confrontation between the two superpowers, the USSR and the United States from 1947-1989, has
Hong Kong is a special region for its history, its impact on global commerce, and trade, as well as being a key financial center in
The Russian bear has returned to the Middle East using its historical relationship with the Assad family as a springboard to manufacture more significant ties
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Friday night, the US Supreme Court lost one of their own. Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away after a long fight
2020 has been a rough year, COVID-19 being a major contributor. The outburst of the pandemic restricted most human activities and thus caused a global
A month following the Belarusian election, thousands are still taking to the streets of Minsk to voice opposition to what they are calling a rigged
By Aaron Minkoff The US and China Cold War is a long time coming. The honeymoon period following the re-opening of China to the global
Much like many crises that befall the United States, few Americans concern themselves with their day to day lives until something from some faraway land
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