U.S. officials have confirmed that North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. But what does North Korea stand to gain from this move? Alexander Gabuev discusses what this development means for the future of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Over the past decade, leaders across the political spectrum have rejected the conceptual framework known as “engagement” that had guided U.S. policy toward China since the mid-1990s. Stephen Wertheim outlines the benefits of identifying a positive framework for U.S.-China relations and explores four conceptual frameworks for America's China strategy for the 2030s.

As the U S. and China develop new weapons systems and enhance their nuclear arsenals, what steps should they take to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict? George Perkovich explores a path toward de-escalation and argues that presidential-level dialogue to clarify each state's strategic perspective will be vital for reducing the risk of nuclear conflict.

What factors will influence the future of U.S.-China relations? Evan Medeiros lays out the critical factors that will drive Washington and Beijing's relationship toward one of five different possible scenarios, ranging from a global condominium to a new cold war, and offers policy recommendations for managing competition.

Growing U.S.-China tensions have generated a pessimistic vision for the future of the relationship. How might the United States and China manage their competitive relationship without resorting to war?

In this video, Christopher S. Chivvis introduces the volume "U.S.-China Relations for the 2030s: Toward a Realistic Scenario for Coexistence" and argues that a realistic scenario for Washington and Beijing’s peaceful coexistence does exist.

Who’s winning the power struggle in the Middle East & North Africa? Amr Hamzawy says the U.S., China, and Russia exert influence in unique ways that challenge conventional wisdom about Washington's regional retreat.

French President Emmanuel Macron recently appointed Michel Barnier as the country's new prime minister. What are the key takeaways and implications of this decision? Rym Momtaz, Editor in Chief of Strategic Europe, discusses.

Under Xi, China has shifted toward a much more aggressive nuclear expansion. Why this sudden change?

Through a simulation of a Chinese blockade on Taiwan, Carnegie scholars examine AI's potential impact on national security crises. How would AI impact the speed, perception, and groupthink of bureaucratic decisionmakers? Learn more in Christopher S. Chivvis and Jennifer Kavanagh's full article.

As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary, scholars reflect on its historical origins. The alliance has evolved markedly throughout the decades, from its inception during the Cold War, its expansion amidst ethnic violence in the Balkans and post-9/11 conflicts, and its current response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

NATO has adapted to various security dilemmas in the past, but evolving geopolitical currents and emerging global threats call on the alliance to continue to evolve in future decades. Chris Chivvis, senior fellow and director of the American Statecraft Program, explains.

Marwan Muasher, vice president for studies at Carnegie and former deputy prime minister of Jordan, discusses recent European countries' recognition of the Palestinian state—and what this may mean for a potential two-state solution in the region.

Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center's nonresident scholar Sergey Vakulenko discusses Ukraine's drone attacks on the Russian oil sector and assesses the degree to which they have been strategically successful.