Transparency In Arms Support To Ukraine: Missing In Action? – Analysis
Throughout the U.S. effort to support war-torn Ukraine, Republican politicians asked where the money was going in Ukraine, and who
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Author: James Durso
James Durso (@james_durso) is a regular commentator on foreign policy and national security matters. Mr. Durso served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and has worked in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Central Asia.
Articles by James Durso :
America’s Ammunition Production May Soon Be Controlled By A Foreign Buyer – Analysis
In October 2023, the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), of Prague, Czech Republic, entered into a definitive agreement to buy the ammunition
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The US ‘Pivots To Diplomacy’ In Yemen – Analysis
The good news is the United States is calling for diplomacy in the Middle East. The bad news it is
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US Opposition To Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Risks Losing Entire Region To China – Analysis
On April 22, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, is scheduled for a state visit to Pakistan. Their number one topic probably won’t be Hamas or
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Can The US And Iraq Move Beyond Military Ties? – Analysis
Twenty-one years ago, the U.S. and its allies invaded Iraq in the erroneous belief that the country possessed weapons of
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The Iranian Conundrum: Shaping A Way Ahead – Analysis
Though Iran is famous (or infamous) for its growing suite of weapons, recently the Islamic Republic has been making progress
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Will The UK Recognize A Palestinian State? – Analysis
David Cameron, the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary, recently announced the UK may recognize a Palestinian state before the Palestinians and
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How Afghanistan Could Benefit From Better Relations With Its Neighbors – Analysis
After 20 years of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, Central Asia is increasingly connected to the Islamic Emirate and is
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Who Will Talk To Afghanistan’s Taliban? – Analysis
On Feb. 18 and 19, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convened a meeting in Doha, Qatar, to discuss the “evolving situation” in
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Who Will Lead The Way To Diplomatic Recognition Of The Taliban? – Analysis
In January 2024, Chinese president Xi Jinping accepted the credentials of the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Taliban) to
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