U.S. Foreign Policy
Blinken Wants Congress Engaged on Foreign Policy—But It Takes Two to Tango
If Congress wants to be treated as an equal, it needs to do the job the Founders insisted on in the U.S. Constitution.
Russia Security Chief Calls On Biden to Drop 'Aggressive' Rhetoric
The former Russian president said he is pessimistic a Biden presidency would mean better ties between Washington and the Kremlin.
The Trump Admin's Taiwan Policy is a Boon to America's National Interest
Now, as the Trump presidency comes to a close, the administration is taking a final major step to cement U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Americans Must Unite Against Middle East Radicalization
Normalization promises to bring peace and prosperity to a region destabilized by radicals for far too long, and should inspire us to treat each other with greater respect in America.
D.C. Riot Like 'Bad B-Movie,' Crossed Threshold: Former German Minister
"What is politically possible" has changed in America, warned Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's former foreign minister.
Tehran's 20 Percent Enrichment is Designed to Extort Washington
Unless there is verifiable dismantlement of Iran's enrichment program, Tehran will always retain the ability to renege on its non-proliferation promises.
China's Nuclear Build-Up Should Worry the West
COVID-19 has taught the world that the Chinese Communist Party's lies can have vast and terrible consequences.
Biden Says He Isn't Getting Key National Security Info From the White House
"The truth is, many of the agencies that are critical to our security have incurred enormous damage," the president-elect said. "Many of them have been hollowed out, in personnel, capacity and in morale."
Rescinding the Mexico City Policy is Bad for America, Bad for the World
As millions of Americans are hurting because of the coronavirus, Biden appears hell-bent on cancelling an extraordinarily effective and life-giving policy.
Is 'Strategic Autonomy' the Future of Europe?
The meaning of European "strategic autonomy," however, remains astoundingly unclear thanks to divisions within the EU—in particular, the opposing geostrategic persuasions of France and Germany.
Yes, Cyber-Spying is That Bad
You can't build an effective U.S. security system on top of foreign-built computer hardware.
All I Want for Christmas is a Saner Foreign Policy
The best gift Washington can give to the American people this holiday season is a large dose of common sense in U.S. foreign and national security policy.
America Needs to Take a Firm Approach to Turkey
Tepid American policy towards Turkey only emboldens an autocratic Islamist ruler in Ankara.
Joe Biden's Real North Korea Problem: Moving Past Denuclearization
We are unable to admit the obvious, that at least in the short-to-medium term, North Korea will not give up its nuclear weapons, the only tool it has to deter Washington in a crisis.
Europeanism vs. Americanism—A New Global Philosophical Divide?
The European-American divide has deep emotional roots and triggers the sensitive issue of European honor.
The Chinese Communist Dictatorship and the Domination of America
China has people at the top—at the top of Wall Street, at the top of the U.S. government, at the top of the news media and at the top of giant corporations.
Biden's Victory Hampers European Autonomy
For four years, Trump was the perfect foil for European ambitions to establish an autonomous EU foreign policy and independence from NATO.
Nigeria Deserves the U.S.'s Tough Love on Religious Freedom
Many Christians in Nigeria are approaching this Christmas with a sense of dread, as traveling to see loved ones over the holidays will make them especially vulnerable targets for brazen kidnapping and murder.
Biden's Chance to Challenge China
China's strategy is relentless, sophisticated and bipartisan: it does not care who wins U.S. elections.
Biden Shouldn't Rush to Work With Rouhani on Reviving the Nuclear Deal
A new Iranian president may also be better positioned in the system to negotiate more expansively than Rouhani. Washington shouldn't be rushing to recreate a reality from 2015 that doesn't exist anymore.
Crucial Months Ahead for Afghanistan
The road to Afghan peace is ensuring that moderate political leaders in Afghanistan, the ones that have social capital with their constituencies in various parts of Afghanistan, are empowered in the peace process.
The Election Nobody is Talking About: Leading the WTO
The selection of an experienced trade negotiator with credibility in Washington and experience wrangling Beijing could break the current logjam and result in a productive airing of grievances.
Washington can Help Free Turkey's Highest-Profile Prisoner of Conscience
Among advocates for Turkey's minorities, Osman Kavala is a secular saint.
Matt Gaetz Says 'Forever Wars' Are Part of 'Corporatist Agenda'
The Florida representative also said China had become "more ambitious" as the U.S. was "messing around" in the Middle East.
Middle East Deals Should Include Nuclear Energy Collaboration
Nuclear cooperation between the U.S., Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia could help prevent a cascade of Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation.
Biden Faces an Evolving Middle East
Joe Biden wants to restore a U.S. approach to the region that relies on increasingly out-of-date assumptions.
Potential Biden Sec. of State Called for Troops to Stay in Afghan., Syria
The Delaware senator said he was "gravely concerned" about an "abrupt" withdrawal from the countries at a think tank event in 2019.
Women of Color Should Be the Ones Remaking U.S. Foreign Policy
There has never been a more pressing time to democratize U.S. foreign policy-making by centering the voices and leadership of those most impacted by it.
How To Build Upon Recent Progress in the Middle East
The coalition between the pragmatic Arab states and Israel is off to a running start. It has the potential to expand—in terms of both numbers and influence.
Consistency on U.S. Policy in Middle East is More Essential than Ever
Successful management of U.S. interests and maintenance of U.S. leadership requires consistent policy and a belief among local leaders that they can't just browbeat one administration and move on to the next.