It is important that NATO has survived for so many decades, but staying alive can’t be the standard for judging success. Real success comes from serving the concrete interests of the members of the alliance.

In a time-sensitive U.S. national crisis, AI would impact the speed, perception, and groupthink of bureaucratic decisionmakers.

The closer Nato hugs Ukraine, the more Putin is sure to brandish his nuclear arms, and the greater the risk he uses them

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought bilateral relations with the U.S. to their lowest point since the Cuban Missile Crisis. Yet Russia holds sway over many U.S. foreign policy priorities. How can the U.S. support European security without sacrificing its other interests?

And why it would be a mistake to judge emerging powers by the strength of their ties to China or Russia.

Democracy, migration, and influence from China and Russia are among the key issues at stake.

Venezuela’s ties with traditional U.S. allies have kept the country afloat while it has destabilized Latin America and slid further into lawlessness. With U.S. sanctions likely to snap back on April 18, 2024, what can the United States reasonably do about the Venezuela problem it faces?

Collectively, a group of emerging powers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East are growing in their geopolitical weight and diplomatic ambition. How closely do they align with the United States when it comes to Russia and China? What drives their decisions on the world stage? How can the United States integrate them into its foreign policy strategy?

Both Republican and Democratic administrations have effectively followed the same blueprint.