Opinion – Omens for US-Taiwan Relations in the Biden Administration
Whether the US can contain China’s rise will determine not only the fate of Taiwan and the regional security of East Asia but also the new global order.
Opinion – The Challenges Facing Joe Biden in the Middle East
Considering Biden’s decades of history and expertise in foreign policy, the incoming administration should be well prepared to balance practical considerations with idealistic goals in the region.
Opinion – The Path Beyond Trump in US Human Rights Policies
Biden’s election provides an opportunity for the United States to begin along the path of restoring trust in its global human rights response and influence.
Opinion – Israel-Palestine Policy Under Biden
While Biden is set to spend much of his early months in office reversing Trump-era policies, Israel-Palestine is one area where change is likely to be more measured.
Rolling Back the Imperial Presidency? Joe Biden and the Future of U.S. War Powers
Congress must be recognized as a co-equal branch of government and they must use their constitutional powers to establish binding limits on presidential power.
Opinion – Is the Next Middle East War on the Horizon?
The assassination of Iran’s nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh amidst high profile Israeli-Saudi diplomacy may be omens for escalation in the Middle East.
Joe Biden and the Future of Transatlantic Relations
In a world beset with a wide array of global challenges close European-American and especially German-American relations will indeed be vital.
Opinion – Multilateralism and the Asia-Pacific under a Biden Presidency
America’s anticipated return to multilateralism will be a welcome antidote to Trump’s brand of international diplomacy. However, its success will very much depend on the quality of US ties with China.
Making Sense of the 2020 US Election
After months of divisive campaigning and days of arduous counting, Americans and the international community can view this election as one that has affirmed rather than degraded democracy.
Opinion – Bidenomics: US Trade Policy under a Biden Presidency
While we can expect changes in the negotiation approach if Biden should be elected president, US trade policy will not go back to ‘business as usual’.
