
The Real Stakes of Taiwan
It’s not about democracy. It’s about power.

What Are Sweden and Finland Thinking?
European leaders have reassessed Russia’s intentions and are balancing against the threat that Putin poses to the territorial status quo.

The Dangers of China’s Decline
As China’s economic miracle fades, its leaders may become more inclined to take risks.

The Ukraine War Doesn’t Change Everything
Russia’s war marks the definitive end of America’s unipolar moment and returns the world to a state best explained by realism.

Putin’s War Is Europe’s 9/11
The continent has finally woken up to the necessity of hard power.

The Gold Medal for Foreign Policy Goes to Germany
Berlin’s approach to the world is far better than its reputation.

Xi Jinping Has Transformed China’s Middle East Policy
Beijing was once wary of the region. Now, it’s all-in.

Great Protocol Politics
The 21st century doesn’t belong to China, the United States, or Silicon Valley. It belongs to the internet.

Why China Is Freaking Out Over Biden’s Democracy Summit
Beijing’s overreaction to the virtual summit is telling.

Latin America Could Profit From U.S.-China Competition
“Active nonalignment” is on display in a busy week of summits with both Beijing and Washington.

Will China’s New Missile Lead to Escalation or Stability?
Beijing’s FOBS delivery system could provoke an arms race—or a more stable deterrence relationship.

Neither Russia nor China Could Fill a U.S. Void in the Middle East
Nor would they desire to.

In Central Africa, Russia Won the War—but It’s Losing the Peace
Putin’s pursuit of influence, arms sales, and mercenary meddling in the Central African Republic has left Moscow mired in a quagmire.

Was the Biden-Putin Summit a Success?
The White House set clear red lines on cyberwar, but don’t expect much progress in the months to come.

Britain’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy Can Be a Force for Good
Boris Johnson shouldn’t shy away from global leadership and the morally driven approach that protected Kosovars and Iraqi Kurds in the 1990s.

The Power of Narrative
A new book explains why some nations rise and others don’t.

Great-Power Competition Is a Recipe for Disaster
The latest poorly defined buzzword in Washington is leading pundits and policymakers down a dangerous path.

The U.S. Doesn’t Need China’s Collapse to Win
A misguided theory of great-power competition will only lead to grief.

Great Power Competition Is Not Enough
The United States needs to show it can make a cleaner world than China’s.