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Walter Kunkle is a master's student in Georgetown's Security Studies Program where he specializes in wargame design, the post-Soviet sphere, and climate security. Walter has developed wargames for a variety of audiences including the U.S. Naval Academy and climate change consultancy Ecospherics. He recently debuted his latest game: Afgantsy: The Soviet-Afghan War at the International Wargaming Symposium in Peru. He holds a dual bachelor's degree in history and Russian language stu...

Boston MA (SPX) Nov 23, 2023 - What is the nature of the relationship between China and Russia today, and how extensively will the two countries keep cooperating in the future? It is a leading question of international relations.

Foreign policy scholars examined the relationship between China and Russia at an MIT Starr Forum, explaining that although the two countries do not have an “alliance” in a traditional sense, they maintain a durable alignment.

It could take Israeli forces months to seize complete control over Gaza City, the Hamas stronghold that is now surrounded by troops and armor, as they push to root out militants scattered across the urban battleground. Israel has warned the fighting will be brutal as it seeks to capture the city block-by-block and defeat Hamas…

BRICS, the bloc of fast-growing economies that stands as a potent challenger to the Western alliance, has grown beyond the five countries from which it derives its name with the recent addition of six more members. Other nations plan to join BRICS+, creating a coalition of developing countries powerful enough to shake the global economy.

Shane is a McHenry Fellow in the Security Studies Program at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He sits on the Leadership Team of International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP),...

Hamas is an Islamist militant group, designated by the U.S. and EU as a terrorist organization. It's now delivered the biggest blow ever to Israeli security. What are Hamas's origins?

The fighting in the Middle East promises to intensify, with Israel preparing for a siege of Gaza to root out the Hamas terrorists that massacred Israeli civilians over the weekend. Bret Baier, FOX's Chief Political Anchor, host of Special Report and the Bret Baier podcast, joins the Rundown to discu

Military experts say to brace for a long, ground operation in Gaza, complicated by the presence of hostages and the potential involvement of Hezbollah.

Officials and experts believe swarms of drones helped Hamas overwhelm Israeli air defense systems.