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Human Agency in a Technology-Mediated World
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — Occasionally, a speech does more than mark a leadership transition or outline institutional priorities. It captures, with [...] More
Venezuela was a Surprise. What Could be Next?
CIPHER BRIEF EXPERT Q&A -- Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to appear in a U.S. courtroom on Monday for the first time since [...] More
Building U.S. Drone Dominance Brick by Brick
OPINION — One of the things I loved about LEGO as a child was the ability to mix and match an endless amount of parts to create unique builds. [...] More
A Trained Eye Sees Strategic Patterns in Venezuela
OPINION -- Venezuela presents a long-standing challenge tied to narcotics trafficking and transnational criminal networks. For years, the country has [...] More
Putin Again Bungles Strategy: Why His War of Attrition will Sink Russia
OPINION — On February 14, 2022, with Russia poised to invade Ukraine, I questioned whether Vladimir Putin’s reign to that point had revealed him to [...] More
Pope Leo XIV Has an Opportunity with the 2026 World Day of Peace
OPINION — On January 1, 2026, in his planned first message for the 59th World Day of Peace, Pope Leo XIV will reflect on peace, justice, and global [...] More
