Most Americans oppose the ’Department of War’ rebranding Stacie Goddard, Don Casler, and Robert Ralston - November 4, 2025 Even 42% of Republicans are no fans of the change.
Trump may strike Venezuela. His team makes that very risky. Elizabeth N. Saunders - November 3, 2025 Take a close look at who is advising the president on U.S. policy.
As the United Nations turns 80, what’s next? Erik Voeten and Anjali Dayal - October 24, 2025 A Good Chat with Anjali Dayal on the challenges and the promises ahead for the U.N.
Trump’s attacks on Venezuela won’t even serve Trump’s stated goals Heather Sullivan - October 23, 2025 The attacks won’t stop the drug trade – or bring about a friendlier regime.
Could Canada join the European Union? Mert Kartal - March 20, 2025 Yes, Canada has a legal path to E.U. membership – but would it want this?
Anti-Haitian rhetoric is more than a 2024 GOP campaign stunt Niambi M. Carter - October 16, 2024 Framing Haitians as a “threat” goes far beyond racism. And America has been doing this for two centuries.
Good to Know: U.S. war powers Andrew Rudalevige - February 22, 2024 Does the president or Congress have the power to go to war?
Brazil’s presidential runoff is between two populists Zoila Ponce de León and Gabriele Magni - October 24, 2022 Bolsonaro and Lula supporters alike show a preference for anti-traditional politics and strong leadership, a new survey shows
50 years ago, Uganda ordered its entire Asian population to leave Meghan Garrity - August 4, 2022 A new data set explores mass expulsions around the world
‘Born in Blackness’ is a compelling, unforgettable read Laura Seay - June 9, 2022 In the first book in this year’s African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular, journalist Howard French shows how European explorers’ curiosity about a wealthy African king shaped the modern world