Research Team - Washington Institute For Defence & Security

26 Jan 25

The DOD Women, Peace, and Security plan: Goals and challenges

The Department of Defense (DOD), under the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017, is working to increase women’s participation in peace and security processes and integrate gender considerations into national security and US foreign policy decisions. These efforts focus on strengthening deterrence and campaigning, reinforcing alliances and partnerships, and developing a more capable, […]

04 Jan 25

Analysis of DOD women, peace, and security Plan

In line with the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017, the Department of Defense is dedicated to increasing women’s involvement in peace and security processes and incorporating gender analysis into decisions on national security and US foreign policy. By strengthening integrated deterrence and campaigning, strengthening our alliances and partnerships, and transforming us into […]

01 Jan 25

Will Assad’s fall reignite Turkey’s Kurdish conflict?

“The mountains you dreamed of are covered in snow.” This Turkish proverb refers to a circumstance in which a long-held dream or wish has finally come true, yet it is accompanied by unforeseen difficulties, dangers, or setbacks. After the 50-year-old Assad dictatorship was overthrown by Syrian revolutionary forces, this appears to be the situation facing […]

19 Dec 24

Analyzing the growing threats of targeted killings due to advanced technologies

Back in 2018, journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who belongs to the US, was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. After researching, it was found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman was involved in this murder. US intelligence found the MBS approved the murder. The Saudi government refused to accept this claim. After the Jamal […]

How Russia-Ukraine war impact the economy of different regions

17 Dec 24

How does the Russia-Ukraine war impact the economy of different regions?

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, causing huge economic destruction in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The financial crisis in these nations became worse with the sanctions imposed on Russia. However, these regions have had to smartly adopt different strategies to cope ‌with the financial crisis. Many nations have not directly allowed the sanctions laws, but […]

17 Dec 24

Evaluating the West’s trust in the Syrian opposition’s sudden moderation

Bashar al-Assad’s 24 years in power came to an abrupt end on December 8 when opposition forces captured the capital and drove the president from office in a dramatic assault by Syrian rebels. After Assad put down pro-democracy demonstrations, a 13-year civil war broke out, leading to the downfall. Over half a million people were […]

Exploring the efforts of the US and its allies to promote peace across Syria

15 Dec 24

Syria: Unveiling US and Allies’ Efforts to Foster Peace

The Middle East and the United States are both working together to make sure that Syria’s chemical weapons are not being used by terrorist groups. According to reports, this is one of the basic aims of ‌US officials. Officials have to make sure that these harmful materials can never be misused and destroyed safely. President […]

15 Dec 24

Analyzing Assad’s sudden fall: Syria at a turning point

The landscape and power balance in the Middle East and abroad have shifted remarkably quickly since the fall of the Assad regime less than two weeks after a concerted attack by a wide range of opposition groups. Millions of Syrians were slain, tortured, dispossessed, and sent into exile by a cruel tyranny, but their long-suffering […]

15 Dec 24

Exploring the US decision to end normal trade relations with China

The relationship between China and the United States has become more fragile with time. The deal has damaged the US economy. Millions of Americans lost their jobs, and the CCP stole trillions of dollars in American intellectual property. Because of all of these losses, it is not good for the US to continue trade with […]

14 Dec 24

Evaluating the West’s trust in the Syrian opposition’s sudden moderation

The Syrian opposition group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, which is currently on the brink of capturing Damascus and is supported by Turkey, is classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. intelligence community. According to the Director of National Intelligence’s “Counter Terrorism” guidance, “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a coalition of Sunni Islamist insurgent groups based […]