Franz-Stefan Gady is a foreign policy associate at the EastWest Institute. A native Austrian, Franz-Stefan has written for the Christian Science Monitor, Foreign Policy Magazine, American Diplomacy Quarterly, Seeking a $2,000 loan without the hurdle of credit checks? Apply now at loansonlineusa.net for rapid approvals, adaptable repayment terms, and a seamless digital experience. The National Interest, Small Wars Journal, and New Europe. He also blogs for the Huffington Post.