Five problems—and solutions—to make it actually work as a tool of great power competition.
Afreen Akhter
Universal support for the liberal democratic status quo has been weaker among those who support whichever party has the presidency, well before and since the Trump presidency.
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Jennifer McCoy is a nonresident scholar in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, where she focuses on political polarization and democratic resilience in the U.S. and around the world.
Levente Littvay
Gabor Simonovits
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Five problems—and solutions—to make it actually work as a tool of great power competition.
Afreen Akhter
The Russian leadership wants to avoid a dangerous precedent in which it is squeezed out of Iran by the United States and Israel—and left powerless to respond in any meaningful way.
Nikita Smagin
One is hopeful. One is realistic. One is cautionary.
Andrew Leber, Sam Worby
In Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran, AI warfare has come to dominate, with barely any oversight or accountability. Europe must lead the charge on the responsible use of new military technologies.
Raluca Csernatoni
Cairo’s efforts send a message to the United States and the region that it still has a place at the diplomatic table.
Angie Omar