The lack of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, despite the widespread and well-documented atrocities committed during the Syrian Civil War, remains a significant point of contention in international law and justice. Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria, has been accused of overseeing a regime that has killed hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about The ICC’s Failure to Issue an Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad: A Grave Injustice
Defeating Hamas: The Imperative for U.S. Pressure on Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt
The fight against Hamas is not just an Israeli issue; it is a fundamental battle for the values of the West and the security of the global community. Hamas is more than a mere anti-Israeli group. It is a terrorist organization with a deeply entrenched ideology that opposes the principles of freedom, democracy, and human rights cherished by Western nations. As staunch supporters … [Read more...] about Defeating Hamas: The Imperative for U.S. Pressure on Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt
Testimony: Closing the Skies, Liberating Ukraine
The following testimony was presented by ISW Non-Resident Russia Fellow Nataliya Bugayova before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) on May 16, 2024. Thank you, Chairman Wilson and honorable members of the Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this critical discussion. The battlefield situation in Ukraine will likely worsen … [Read more...] about Testimony: Closing the Skies, Liberating Ukraine
Intensifying Sanctions: Strategic Measures to End Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Working Group on Russian Sanctions* was formed with the primary goal of providing governments and companies around the world with expertise and experience in formulating sanctions proposals. These sanctions aim to increase the cost to Russia for its aggression and support Ukraine in defending its territorial … [Read more...] about Intensifying Sanctions: Strategic Measures to End Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
MAY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: TRUMP LEADS BIDEN BY 5 POINTS AS 44% OF INDEPENDENTS ARE STILL WEIGHING THE CHOICES
BIDEN'S JOB APPROVAL ON ISRAEL DROPS TO A LOW OF 36% 52% OF HISPANIC VOTERS SAY THEIR PERSONAL FINANCIAL SITUATION IS WORSENING NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 20, 2024 - Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the May Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris … [Read more...] about MAY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: TRUMP LEADS BIDEN BY 5 POINTS AS 44% OF INDEPENDENTS ARE STILL WEIGHING THE CHOICES