October 22, 2018
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and DisarmamentBackgrounder examines the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which may now be imperiled by mutual suspicion between Russia and the United States.
December 6, 2017
IsraelPresident Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy there could set back the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
March 2, 2017
United StatesThe separation of powers has spawned a great deal of debate over the roles of the president and Congress in foreign affairs, as well as over the limits on their respective authorities, explains this …
January 30, 2017
United StatesPresident Donald J. Trump has wide latitude to enact the sweeping changes to U.S. foreign policy that he has promised, but his executive authority is constrained by congressional legislation, treaty …
December 1, 2013
Wars and ConflictThere have long been disputes over the role of Congress and the president in waging military action.
February 22, 2013
United StatesAs the Pentagon attempts to refocus the U.S. military strategy toward Asia, the department is facing major budget constraints. Experts disagree on how to balance the fiscal challenge with the country…
December 12, 2012
Budget, Debt, and DeficitsWhile congressional action lags, a series of year-end fiscal measures could derail the U.S. recovery.
July 25, 2011
Race and EthnicityWestern Europe’s burgeoning Islamic population continues to spark concerns about Muslim assimilation and a cultural divide.
February 11, 2011
United StatesOutsourcing remains a contentious political issue as lawmakers, analysts, and business leaders debate its effect on U.S. job creation and the role of corporate tax policy in shipping jobs overseas, e…
October 27, 2010
United StatesThe economic climate and border security concerns have fueled the immigration debate in the U.S. congressional elections. This Backgrounder examines races where immigration is playing a role and the …