Introduction: China’s ascent as a global power has instigated a power struggle in international relations, particularly with the United States. As China continues to
The New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs closely monitors the developments surrounding the recent rebellion within the Wagner Group, a notorious paramilitary outfit
Introduction: The New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs is deeply concerned about the alarming scapegoating of Syrian refugees in Lebanon amidst the country’s
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made significant investments in the realm of sports, both domestically and internationally. These endeavors, ranging from hosting major sporting
In recent years, the United Kingdom’s foreign policy has come under scrutiny, with critics pointing to its perceived weaknesses and limitations on the global
The Sahel region of Africa, spanning across multiple countries including Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mauritania, has long been plagued by security challenges
The security situation in Somalia has been a longstanding concern, with the country facing numerous challenges, including political instability, armed conflict, terrorism, and piracy.
The Horn of Africa, a region encompassing countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Sudan, has long been plagued by conflicts, tensions, and
The ongoing conflict in Libya has become a battleground for competing interests among various regional and international actors. In particular, European and Middle Eastern
The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotbed of contention as countries vie for control over the vast energy resources beneath its waters. The
Reckya Madougou, a prominent activist and political opponent of Benin President Patrice Talon, has been detained since March 2021. The arrest was seen as an
Today, the world saw an accession ceremony that drew the attention of the international community as a whole. With the raising of their national flag,
Introduction Twenty years have passed since the United States led a coalition of countries to invade Iraq in 2003. The primary objective of the invasion
The United States Senate has recently confirmed the appointment of Michael Ratney as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Ratney is a veteran diplomat
Introduction The Syrian crisis has been ongoing since 2011, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time. Millions of people have been
In early February, the United States downed a large suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, causing widespread media attention and political controversy. While subsequent investigations revealed
Saudi Arabia’s assertive foreign policy has been a key factor in the country’s increasing influence in the Middle East in recent years. While Saudi
The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been complex and challenging, and recent developments have only added to the tension. One
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
Introduction: China’s ascent as a global power has instigated a power struggle in international relations, particularly with the United States. As China continues to
The New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs closely monitors the developments surrounding the recent rebellion within the Wagner Group, a notorious paramilitary outfit
Introduction: The New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs is deeply concerned about the alarming scapegoating of Syrian refugees in Lebanon amidst the country’s
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made significant investments in the realm of sports, both domestically and internationally. These endeavors, ranging from hosting major sporting
In recent years, the United Kingdom’s foreign policy has come under scrutiny, with critics pointing to its perceived weaknesses and limitations on the global
The Sahel region of Africa, spanning across multiple countries including Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mauritania, has long been plagued by security challenges
The security situation in Somalia has been a longstanding concern, with the country facing numerous challenges, including political instability, armed conflict, terrorism, and piracy.
The Horn of Africa, a region encompassing countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Sudan, has long been plagued by conflicts, tensions, and
The ongoing conflict in Libya has become a battleground for competing interests among various regional and international actors. In particular, European and Middle Eastern
The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotbed of contention as countries vie for control over the vast energy resources beneath its waters. The
Reckya Madougou, a prominent activist and political opponent of Benin President Patrice Talon, has been detained since March 2021. The arrest was seen as an
Today, the world saw an accession ceremony that drew the attention of the international community as a whole. With the raising of their national flag,
Introduction Twenty years have passed since the United States led a coalition of countries to invade Iraq in 2003. The primary objective of the invasion
The United States Senate has recently confirmed the appointment of Michael Ratney as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Ratney is a veteran diplomat
Introduction The Syrian crisis has been ongoing since 2011, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time. Millions of people have been
In early February, the United States downed a large suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, causing widespread media attention and political controversy. While subsequent investigations revealed
Saudi Arabia’s assertive foreign policy has been a key factor in the country’s increasing influence in the Middle East in recent years. While Saudi
The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been complex and challenging, and recent developments have only added to the tension. One
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
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