US-Venezuela Relations in Light of the July Election
A decisive election able to bring together both sides of the deeply polarized Venezuelan society has been expected and hoped for a long time.
Opinion – Washington-Baku Cooperation Towards COP29 in a Fragmented World
COP29 comes amidst an increasingly fragmented and violent global (dis)order, giving the Azerbaijani presidency the monumental task of convincing participants to put their differences aside.
Opinion – US-China Relations and the Perils of Historical Analogy
In most cases, historical analogies have proven more likely to obscure and confuse than to illuminate and guide assessments of US-China relations.
Rethinking the Role and Influence of U.S. Defense and Foreign Policy Think Tanks
Think tanks have no shortage of ideas, but for their ideas to take hold, policymakers and other leaders must have the capacity to listen.
Why Graduate Education in International Relations Could Benefit From Strategic Studies
Many political science programs with an IR subfield in the US do not have a single faculty member trained as a strategist.
The Racial Wealth Gap: Why America Should Discuss Reparations
A comprehensive approach to the legacy of slavery and discrimination includes reparations – but also policy changes and a shift toward fairness.
Opinion – Keeping Trade in Perspective in an Election Year
Trade talk in American political discourse often crowds out discussions of issues of equal or greater importance to economic strength and vitality.
Thinking Global Podcast – Joseph S. Nye Jr.
Joseph S. Nye Jr. speaks about his latest book ‘A Life In The American Century’, soft power, IR theory, US foreign policy, the war in Gaza, and more.
The US-China Trade War
During the course of Trump’s trade war, both sides suffered significant losses in their bilateral export volumes with higher prices hurting consumers.
Gun Violence in the United States
Why is it common to perceive tanks crossing borders as a greater problem than large-scale loss of life due to guns in the United States, especially amongst schoolchildren and Black civilians?
