A precarious situation in the Middle East between the United States and Iran. By Malik Ayub Sumba. (01/07/2020)

The U.S. ended participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and then tried to cut off Iran’s access to the international oil market.  So, what's the next step to fix the s... Read More...

The Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) will review a proposed $480 million compact with Sri Lanka this week.  Supporting it will show solidrity in the wake of the recent terro... Read More...

Making the summit counterfactual case. By Carlos Ramirez. (07/02/2018)

A vision of MCC 2.0 that represents an approach to practically reorient the agency toward greater relevance and effectiveness. By Mumukshu Patel. (02/27/2018)

What are the ramificaitons of President Trump's to recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (12/11/2017)

What are the real numbers for US foreign aid and what do they mean? By Mitali Patel. (11/20/2017)

The dangers in decertifying the Iranian deal.  By Shannon Tawoos. (10/16/2017)

They say war is a sin, but sometimes, a necessary one. America must declare an all-out war in case all else fails. By Sartaj Chaudhary. (09/06/2017)

Examining nationalism around the world and repurcussions. By Brad Settelmeyer. (07/19/2017)

The Democrats in the wake of the Trump travel ban. By Heather Alexander. (03/19/2017)

What kind of leader do we need in the United States today? By Jack Pearce. (03/13/2017)

What's in store for nuclear policy under the Trump administration?  By Markus Wauran. (01/31/2017)

Author argues that China intends to use leverage to dominate Afro-Eurasia, and to relegate both the US and Europe to minor roles in geopolitical power and influence. By Timothy Bovy. (01/24/20... Read More...

As it stands, the ultimate winner of the alleged Russian cyber hack on US elections is Vladimir Putin. By Tim Holmgren. (12/20/2016)

A look at Turkey's strategic positioning in the Middle East. By David Davidian. (11/28/2016)

Reflections on the election of Donald Trump and what it portends. By Tomislav Jakic.  (11/21/2016)

What is the future for US-China relations? By Qi Lin. (11/18/2016)

What is the future of naval warfare?  What preparations should the U.S make to avoid a disastrous naval battle loss in the next few decades? By Tim Holmgren. (05/05/2016)

A dangerous development that dampens Korean relations. By Seth Berman. (05/02/2016)

Author argues that the United States should conclude the negotiations with China on an agreed code of conduct for aerial encounters.  By Han Guo.  (11/17/2015) 

The U.S. needs a more constructive approach to Sino relations to achieve a prosperous and secure Asia-Pacific.  By Qi Lin.  (11/09/2015)

Allies and partners are looking to the United States in ways not seen since the Cold War.  By Rob Spalding and Adam Lowther. (The Diplomat, 06/29/2015)

From Bush to Obama: Has the U.S. failed to contain China?  By James Yan. (06/25/2015)

How can the United States best promote a peaceful and productive Middle East?  By Jack Pearce. (03/23/2015)

Ukraine is a primary comopent of Putin's concern against NATO’s expansion policy towards the CIS. By Sandeep Tripathi. (03/16/2015)

What are Putin's objectives and what's limiting him? And how should the West respond?  By Jack Pearce. (02/25/2015)

Obama's recent visit to India represents a significant step toward developing a global anti-terror strategy. By Dr. Kashi Pandita. (02/02/2015)

Repercussions of arming insurgents still resonate.  By Ali Reza Sarwar. (01/14/2015)

Recent development in Iraq leave the US in a precarious place.  What are its options? By Andrew Kelly.  (07/04/2014)