Commentary and Analysis

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Why the ‘Longer Telegram’ Won’t Solve the China Challenge

In the News
The National Interest
Paul Heer

Paul Heer discusses how recent recommendations on how to handle Beijing could be a recipe for trouble.

Global Politics

America's Not the Only Place Democracy is Under Siege

In the News
Deep State Radio
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder, Kori Schake and David Sanger discuss the international challenges facing the Biden administration.

Unsplash
Global Politics

Talking Taiwan with Former National Intelligence Officer Paul Heer

In the News
Sinica Podcast
Paul Heer

Paul Heer examines the Taiwan conundrum — one of the thorniest and most fraught issues confronting the new Biden foreign policy team as it navigates the US-China relationship.

Taiwan flag
US Foreign Policy

Do the Navalny Protests Signal Change in Putin’s Russia?

Podcast
Deep Dish Podcast

Brian Hanson talks with the New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa about future of Russian politics.

Alexei Navalny at a 2020 protest against amendments to the Russian constitution.
REUTERS
Global Politics

Biden, Who’s Been around the Block with Putin, Takes a Balanced Approach to Russia

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder explains why President Biden must balance engagement and opposition in his strategy towards Russia.

Then Vice President Biden meets Russia President Putin
REUTERS
Global Politics

Where in the World Did People Want a Trump Victory?

BLOG
Running Numbers by Charlie Rahr

Council Public Opinion Intern Charlie Rahr examines the United States' international allies' opinions on the 2020 US Presidential election results.

 Global Politics

From End-Users to Policy Designers: Breaking Open the Black Box of Energy Technocracy in Thailand

In the News
ScienceDirect
Kris Hartley

Kris Hartley discusses public participation in Thailand's policymaking.

Global Politics

President Biden Calls for Unity. Will He Get It?

In the News
KCRW
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz discusses President Joe Biden's plans to unify the nation.

Global Politics

Biden's Immigration Plans Face a Warming Public Reception

In the News
Real Clear Politics
Multiple Experts

Brendan Helm and Craig Kafura examine President Joe Biden's immigration reform plans.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Build Back Better
Global Politics

Will Europeans Trust the US After the Trump Presidency?

BLOG
Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz discusses European opinion of the US post-Trump.

Flag of the European Union
Christian Lue
Global Politics