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November 29, 2018
Climate Change
Katowice Climate Summit: What to Watch
The conference in Poland will be a major test of the world’s collective political will to fight global warming. Following through on promises made in Paris will not be easy.
August 23, 2018
United States
The Debate Over U.S. Security Clearances: What to Know
President Trump’s revocation of a former CIA director's security clearance has stirred up a debate about access to government secrets, free speech, and democratic norms.
July 12, 2018
Russia
The Trump-Putin Summit: Issues at Stake
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could take fresh approaches on contentious issues, including Russia’s meddling in U.S. elections, Ukraine, Syria, and arms control, to their meeting in Helsinki.
April 12, 2019
Israel
What Israel’s Election Means for Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu campaigned on his tough diplomacy and his relationship with U.S. President Donald J. Trump. What happens now for the Palestinian peace process?
May 18, 2021
Climate Change
Why Climate Finance Is Critical for Accelerating Global Action
To combat climate change, governments and institutions should increase their funding to poorer nations to pay for adaptation and mitigation measures.
April 15, 2021
Climate Change
Biden’s Earth Day Summit: What to Expect
President Biden hopes to show that the United States is ready to be a leader again in combating climate change.
October 11, 2019
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Halle Shooting: The New Terrorism Reality
The attack in eastern Germany is another alarming example of how the terrorist threat is evolving, with more far-right perpetrators attempting to broadcast their brutality.
May 9, 2019
Middle East and North Africa
Blacklisting the Muslim Brotherhood: What to Know
Naming the diffuse movement a foreign terrorist organization could stretch the blacklist’s purpose and complicate the work of diplomats in the Middle East and North Africa.
November 18, 2019
Hong Kong
How Is Congress Trying to Support the Hong Kong Protesters?
If passed, a new bill would signal U.S. support for the protesters and put pressure on China’s leaders.
May 25, 2021
South Korea
The U.S.-South Korea Summit: A Relationship Restored?
Last week’s summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in aimed to bolster the alliance across a range of issues, with notable moves on supply chain resiliency and No…