Timely insights on a complex world.

Trump sitting at a desk, pen in hand, with piles in folders in front of him
commentary
Emissary
Trump’s Distorted View of Sovereignty and American Exceptionalism

The new administration’s retreat from global institutions and agreements is self-defeating.

· January 30, 2025
McConnell walking, surrounded by reporters
commentary
Emissary
Congress Can Check the President on Foreign Policy—Even Under Trump
  • Jordan Tama
· January 30, 2025
A cellphone showing the DeepSeek app while resting on top of a map of China
Q&A
Emissary
Chips, China, and a Lot of Money: The Factors Driving the DeepSeek AI Turmoil
· January 28, 2025
commentary
Emissary
“Cleaning Out” Gaza Is in No One’s Interest
· January 28, 2025
commentary
Emissary
South Korea Doesn’t Want North Korea Labeled as a Nuclear Power. It’s Causing Friction With the United States.
· January 23, 2025
commentary
Emissary
The Immediate Priorities for Rebuilding Gaza’s Health System
  • Sara Halimah, 
  • Salmaan Keshavjee
· January 22, 2025
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Emissary harnesses Carnegie’s global scholarship to deliver incisive, nuanced analysis on the most pressing international affairs challenges.