Trump's Win Creates Uncertainty in Europe
The election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President has created uncertainty among European leaders as they consider the future of defense and security […] More
News & Analysis
Choppy Seas Ahead for U.S.-NATO Relations
Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton for the presidency of the United States surprised a number of European leaders. Given Trump’s statements about NATO being […] More
Berlin Braces Itself for President Trump
9 November is a historic day for Germans. In 1989, the Berlin Wall came crashing down on that day, and in 1938, pogroms across the Deutsches Reich became the starting […] More
Modi: Modernizing India
In an announcement that caught many by surprise, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would discontinue its two largest currency denominations in an […] More
India: A Stronger Country with Stronger Relationships
Since becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi has pursued a more prominent and active role for India on the world stage in a bid […] More
The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Modinomics
Before becoming prime minister, Narendra Modi became famous for developing the “Gujarat Model” for economic growth. Despite being poor in tourism and natural resources, Modi’s […] More
Trump Triumph Prompts Concern in the Arab World
The Arab world woke up to a new U.S. President-elect after an election race many had closely followed. The Cipher Brief’s Executive Editor, Fionnuala Sweeney […] More
What We Know About Donald Trump's National Security Agenda
The votes have been cast, the decision made, and now comes the really tough part: governing. During a presidential campaign, issues are portrayed mostly in […] More
The World Responds to Trump's Stunning Victory
Pollsters had projected a close race, but in the end it was a decisive win for Donald Trump. In a stunning victory, the Republican candidate […] More
Border Security: Much More than Illegal Immigration
Border security has been one of the most heavily debated topics in the U.S. presidential race, with most of the discussion focusing on illegal immigration. […] More
The State of Play in Syria
Amid the dizzying array of jihadist groups, rebel militias, umbrella opposition alliances, and state-level actors either directly or indirectly involved in Syria’s conflict, it can […] More
Incoherent U.S. Policy Will Doom Raqqa Campaign
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s assertion that the battle to dislodge the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from Raqqa “starts in the next […] More
Telling Friend from Foe in Syria
Following the aggressive Russian and Turkish interventions in Syria, it can be difficult to tell where the various parties in the conflict stand. Between the […] More
Decision Day in the U.S.: Daunting Security Challenges Ahead
When the new president walks into the Oval Office on January 20th, the American leader will most likely find a note from Barack Obama, a […] More
Trump Security Policy: Not a Lot to Draw On
As the Nation staggers to Tuesday’s electoral finish line, the Cipher Brief asked if I would comment on what a Trump foreign and security policy […] More
Clinton Security Policy: Willing to Use the Tools of Power
If Hillary Clinton wins tonight, it will likely be a relief to the Washington foreign policy establishment, our Allies, and probably even our adversaries. If […] More
The Cipher Brief Special Report: Global Views on the U.S. Election
Most Americans agree that the 2016 presidential election is one of the strangest in their history – and that feeling extends beyond U.S. borders. Governments […] More
Election Vulnerabilities: The Problem of Perception
When it comes to cybersecurity preparations for the 2016 election, it is now officially too late. The success, perceived and actual, of the election on […] More