United States

Americans Largely Reject Closing Bases in Germany, South Korea and Japan

Timothy S. Rich and Mallory Hardesty • Jul 26 2022 • Articles

In an era of rising global tensions, many Americans see overseas military bases as a means to respond to changing security conditions and deter aggression.

Opinion – Reflections on the American Revolution at Almost 250

Mark N. Katz • Jul 24 2022 • Articles

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, society is deeply polarized about what sort of nation America is and what sort of nation it should be.

Opinion – The Right to Access Abortion is a Right to Privacy

Nafees Ahmad • Jul 20 2022 • Articles

Guaranteeing the right to access abortion as a right to privacy should have been the Supreme Court’s sole purpose under the US Constitution’s equality clause.

US Policy in the South China Sea Across Three Administrations

Adam Gerval and Mark Henderson • Jun 27 2022 • Articles

The Obama, Trump and Biden administrations have shifted focus in varying degrees, but the primary objective has remained the maintenance of free navigation.

Assessing Neutrality: The United States’ Role in the Diaoyu Islands Dispute

Alana Camoça Gonçalves de Oliveira • Jun 24 2022 • Articles

The US has come to recognize in China a rival power with the potential to challenge its supremacy. Thus, it is not a surprise to see a growing US military presence in the Indo-Pacific.

The Color of Institutions: Morality, Unity, or Decay? A Personal Reflection

Patricia Sohn • Jun 22 2022 • Articles

A brief perusal of Huntington’s works shows a significant concern not only with political development and stability around the world, but also in Western societies.

Opinion – U.S. Foreign Policy and Democratic Erosion in Allied States

Sunaina Danziger and Dylan Junkin • Jun 3 2022 • Articles

Relations measured on a foundation of shared democracy, rather than on defense capabilities, will prove stronger when these partnerships are tested.

The US in the Indo-Pacific: Leveraging India’s Period of Strategic Opportunity

Chietigj Bajpaee • May 22 2022 • Articles

Despite the current focus on Ukraine, America’s long-term strategic focus is on challenging China, including deterring the emergence of a Sino-centric regional and global order.

Interview – David Campbell

E-International Relations • Apr 22 2022 • Features

David Campbell discusses the United States’ identity in global politics, the representation of refugees in Australian media, and the role of visual media in international relations.

The United Nations in Crisis: Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Challenges

Martin Duffy • Mar 2 2022 • Articles

The crisis facing the UN, as evidenced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is the single greatest threat to global security since its formation.

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