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American Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy

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Photo of members of the Congressional Black Caucus sitting at a desk covered in papers.
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Lessons from Congressional Black Caucus Members’ Leadership in U.S. Foreign Policy

The legacy of thought leaders in the CBC reveals how Congress can make space for meaningful democratic debate on the direction of U.S. foreign policy.

Photo of members of the Congressional Black Caucus sitting at a desk covered in papers.
article
Lessons from Congressional Black Caucus Members’ Leadership in U.S. Foreign Policy

The legacy of thought leaders in the CBC reveals how Congress can make space for meaningful democratic debate on the direction of U.S. foreign policy.

University of Michigan students walk on the UM campus on April 3, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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What Gen Z Thinks About U.S. Foreign Policy

Although the coming-of-age generation is broadly internationalist, most prefer a more modest U.S. role in the world, including with China, Israel, and Ukraine.

University of Michigan students walk on the UM campus on April 3, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan
article
What Gen Z Thinks About U.S. Foreign Policy

Although the coming-of-age generation is broadly internationalist, most prefer a more modest U.S. role in the world, including with China, Israel, and Ukraine.

Capitol building at twilight
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The Promise and Peril of Threat Politics

There has been a long bipartisan tradition of seeking to persuade through fear appeals. But there are risks in addition to rewards with this approach, as shown by two examples: China and climate change.

Capitol building at twilight
paper
The Promise and Peril of Threat Politics

There has been a long bipartisan tradition of seeking to persuade through fear appeals. But there are risks in addition to rewards with this approach, as shown by two examples: China and climate change.