Writers

Daniel Urchick

Daniel Urchick is the Eurasia & Eastern Europe Fellow at Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP). He is also a compliance contractor at the Department of Defense. Daniel earned his MA in Political Science from Central Michigan University in 2015 and expects to receive his MA in Security Policy Studies from George Washington University in 2018.

Central Asia Aid Vital to US Counterterrorism Efforts

Opinion - July 12, 2017

On Central Asia, President Trump should listen to the words of Defense Secretary Mattis: “If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition.”

Russia Looks to Egypt to Boost Its Resurgent Presence in the MENA Region

Situation Reports - July 25, 2016

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Egypt is the next front in Russia's push to regain its traditional great power status.

The Potential for Sino-Indian Tension in the SCO

Opinion - June 27, 2016

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Will the SCO still be able to function if India and Pakistan join the organization and bring their own regional competition with them?

The Implications of Iran Joining the SCO

Situation Reports - June 22, 2016

Iran’s progress towards joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be an important development to watch for during upcoming June 23-24, 2016 SCO summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

It’s Time for Washington to Get Serious about Defending Europe

Opinion - February 23, 2016

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Bold actions from Moscow demand a bold NATO response.