Ann Karreth is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Ursinus College.Michael J. Kryzanek is Assistant to the President of Bridgewater State University for University Priorities and Global Engagement and Professor of Political Science, Emeritus.

• 1. Introduction 2.The War in Ukraine 3.China 4. Russia 5.Israel and Palestine 6 . Iran 7. North Korea 8. The Caribbean Basin 9.The Sahel 10. Conclusion

Ann Karreth is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Ursinus College.Michael J. Kryzanek is Assistant to the President of Bridgewater State University for University Priorities and Global Engagement and Professor of Political Science, Emeritus.

• 1. Introduction 2.The War in Ukraine 3.China 4. Russia 5.Israel and Palestine 6 . Iran 7. North Korea 8. The Caribbean Basin 9.The Sahel 10. Conclusion

Ann Karreth is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Ursinus College.Michael J. Kryzanek is Assistant to the President of Bridgewater State University for University Priorities and Global Engagement and Professor of Political Science, Emeritus.

• 1. Introduction 2.The War in Ukraine 3.China 4. Russia 5.Israel and Palestine 6 . Iran 7. North Korea 8. The Caribbean Basin 9.The Sahel 10. Conclusion