Shadow Government 2021-2025
A front-row seat to the Republicans’ debate over foreign policy, including their critique of the Biden administration.
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A black and white political cartoon shows an extra tall and lanky Uncle Sam with one foot in Alaska and one in South America as he straddles the Americas and holds a big "Monroe Doctrine" stick. Trump Will End U.S. Passivity in the Western Hemisphere
Prioritizing the Americas after decades of neglect marks a return to traditional U.S. strategy.
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A Ukrainian military vehicle drives past a destroyed border checkpoint amid Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia, in the Sumy region, Ukraine, on Aug. 14. The Geopolitical Opportunity of Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive
The incursion shows Washington the way to a smarter pivot to Asia.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after casting his ballots at a polling station in Tehran on March 1. Khamenei’s Strategy to Dominate the Middle East Will Outlive Him
Iran’s aging supreme leader is ensuring that any successor will stay the course.
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Fighters carry flags of Iraq and paramilitary groups, including Kataib Hezbollah. Leaving Iraq May Be Washington’s Wisest Choice
U.S. leverage in the region could be higher without a troop presence in Iraq.
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Two Ukrainian soldiers in uniform and helmets, with guns drawn move across a snowy landscape. Black smoke from an explosion is seen on the horizon. 5 Rules for Superpowers Facing Multiple Conflicts
Ukraine, the Middle East, and Taiwan are part of an unstable frontier—and require a more principled U.S. strategy.
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A convoy of trucks carrying supplies for Gaza from Egypt waits on the way to the Rafah crossing on Oct. 16, 2023. There Is a Lot More Egypt Could Do for Gaza
Cairo says it is all for Palestinians, but it has yet to do much for its neighbors.
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The USS Nimitz and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and South Korean Navy warships sail in formation during a joint naval exercise off the South Korean coast. America Is a Heartbeat Away From a War It Could Lose
Global war is neither a theoretical contingency nor the fever dream of hawks and militarists.
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Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh gestures during an interview in his office in Beirut on Dec. 20, 2021. Lebanon Is a Global Sanctuary for Criminals
A growing list of people protected from justice highlights a pervasive culture of impunity.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg shake hands after a joint news conference in Kyiv on April 20. 2 Options to Prevent the Next Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Will it be NATO membership or the Israel model?
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U.S. President Joe Biden (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walk in front of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv. A Drawn-Out Ukraine War Should Not Change U.S. Strategy
It’s in Washington’s interest to make the best possible use of Moscow’s barbaric folly.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past an honor guard of People's Liberation Army sailors at the Great Hall of People in Beijing on Sept. 16, 2013. Why Biden’s China Reset Is a Bad Idea
Signaling neediness to an adversary has never been effective.
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin greets U.S. President George W. Bush prior to a meeting of APEC leaders in 2001. What the Bush-Obama China Memos Reveal
Newly declassified documents contain important lessons for U.S. China policy.
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Ukrainian servicemen move towards the front line near Bakhmut, Ukraine, on March 8. Incrementalism Is Throttling U.S. Support for Ukraine
Ad hoc, one-off decisions and lagging implementation are undermining the strategic effects of U.S. military assistance.
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Players of the first Saudi women's national soccer team train at Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 2, 2021. Washington Is Oblivious to the Importance of Saudi Reforms
The kingdom’s transformation has huge implications for the United States and Middle East.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during an election night event at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 8. U.S. Midterm Results Are a Net Plus for National Security
As Trumpism deflates, internationalist Republicans will press the Biden administration on China, defense, and trade.
