The Perpetually Irrational Ukraine Debate
The war continues to be discussed in ways that are self-serving—and self-defeating.
How a GOP-Led House Can Strengthen U.S. Foreign Policy
Republicans in Congress can help sharpen the Biden administration’s cautious internationalism and work to restore decisive U.S. global leadership.
How U.S. Support for Syrian Kurds Actually Benefits Erdogan
Washington’s relationship with the YPG is a useful foil for the Turkish president ahead of the 2023 election.
Why Democrats Should Forget About Winning Florida
It would free them to embrace better policies toward Cuba.
Will the G-20 Lead to More Engagement With China?
The inside track on the week’s biggest diplomatic gathering.
On a U.S.-China Détente, Don’t Believe the Hype
Smiles and handshakes won’t erase Taiwan tensions.
The Post-Iran-Nuclear-Deal World Won’t Be Pretty
If the JCPOA really is dead, the United States will soon have to choose from a range of bad options.
Talking With Russia Is Tempting—and Wrong
Why it’s still too soon for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
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.
Democrats and Republicans Agree That America Is Always Right
Washington can no longer afford its self-defeating “with us or against us” attitude.
Netanyahu’s Coalition From Hell Won’t Shake Biden
The last thing either leader wants right now is a major confrontation.
How Albania Ended Up in Iran’s Cyber Crosshairs
Eager to stand out as a steadfast U.S. ally, Tirana often entangles itself in geopolitical issues far from its shores.
What Could a Republican Foreign Policy Look Like?
Republicans may disagree on policy, but their principles will help the United States navigate a fragmenting world.
Foreign Policy in the Midterms
What Kyiv, Moscow, Tehran, and Riyadh can expect if Republicans take control of the U.S. Congress.
Could Venture Capital Be the New Frontier in Great-Power Competition?
In the era of great-power competition, America’s Frontier Fund aims to harness venture capital to advance U.S. strategic interests.
Xi’s China Is Good—and Bad—for the United States
The strategic implications of the 20th Party Congress cut in two different directions.
Progressives Should Give War a Chance
The U.S. left has yet to understand that Ukraine needs to fight—for all of us.
The ‘Florida Man’ Shaping U.S. Foreign Policy
A second term for Gov. Ron DeSantis could impact everything from immigration to global climate efforts.
Is Biden’s National Security Strategy a Match for a Chaotic World?
The long-awaited document leaves more questions than answers about the White House’s approach to global crises.
Intervening in Haiti, Again
Without a credible and locally owned political road map, another intervention will do little to strengthen Haiti.
Trump Was Far From the Most Pro-Israel U.S. President Ever
In many ways, Trump’s actions weakened both Israel’s security and that of the Jewish community in the United States.
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