Why democracies win more wars than autocracies Dan Reiter and Allan C. Stam - March 30, 2022 Like Putin, dictators tend to start risky wars, our research shows
If Russia invades Ukraine, what happens next? David Lake - January 22, 2022 Many Ukrainians wouldn’t favor a pro-Russian leader — but would the U.S. support an anti-Russian insurgency?
France elevated Josephine Baker to the Panthéon as a symbol of racial equality. Here’s the reality. Annette Joseph-Gabriel - December 6, 2021 French racism was different than U.S. racism, but just as real
Congress might require women to register for the draft. Where do Republicans and Democrats stand? Robert Ralston and Jen Spindel - November 14, 2021 The parties are deeply divided among themselves, aligning in unusual ways.
Colin Powell was a paradoxical man in a polarized time Clarence Lusane - November 2, 2021 He joined the Republican Party just as it was veering away from him.
Trump allegedly disparaged America’s war dead. The backlash probably won’t decide the election. Jim Golby - September 9, 2020 But both campaigns want the public to think the military is on their side.
Three things to know about military endorsements for the 2020 campaign Zachary E. Griffiths and Michael Robinson - August 28, 2020 Retired military figures offer endorsements in every presidential election. But these testimonials may not have much effect.
The secretary of defense spoke out against Trump’s approach to the protests. Yes, this is a big deal. Elizabeth N. Saunders - June 3, 2020 And he did it on TV, which will reach a broad audience
President Trump tapped Gen. Mark Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Here are 3 things to know. Jim Golby - September 30, 2019 Statements by the JCS chairman can have a significant impact on public opinion.
Three reasons that Jim Mattis’s resignation is not just unusual — but startling Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81843" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump, flanked by Defense Secretary
John Bolton will be the new national security adviser. That doesn’t mean we’re going to war — yet. Elizabeth N. Saunders - March 23, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/who-is-john-bolton/2018/03/22/cc109486-2e36-11e8-8dc9-3b51e028b845_video.html Thursday evening — two days after the 15th anniversary
Could Mike Pompeo actually succeed as secretary of state? Elizabeth N. Saunders - March 13, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70534" align="aligncenter" width="960"] CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been
Trump shifted gears on Afghanistan — but what role do foreign policy advisers play? Here’s what the research says. Elizabeth N. Saunders - August 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62694" align="aligncenter" width="960"] This image released by the
The 4 key things you need to know about Trump’s proposed ban on transgender military service Mitchell Sellers - July 31, 2017 President Trump made history Wednesday, July 17, 2017, in two
Steve Bannon is on the National Security Council. That sends a big signal. Elizabeth N. Saunders - February 1, 2017 On Saturday, the White House issued National Security Presidential Memorandum
Trump may put 5 military officers in top posts. That’s unprecedented. Peter White - December 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50354" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. Marine
When the White House changes hands, it is a dangerous time in foreign policy Tony Lucadamo and Phil Potter - November 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42601" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The presidential seal is placed on
Mitch McConnell said you don’t need experience to be president Elizabeth N. Saunders - July 27, 2016 Here's why he's wrong.
Every new U.S. president faces a surprise international crisis. So in the primaries, should foreign policy experience matter? Tony Lucadamo - November 17, 2015 Every president in U.S. history possessed some form of government
Calling George Clooney: Here’s a role with a social scientist as the action hero! Todd Moss - September 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28881" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] George Clooney and Colin Powell at
Calling George Clooney: Here's a role with a social scientist as the action hero! - September 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28881" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] George Clooney and Colin Powell at
What explains Ben Carson? The long tradition of black conservatism. Leah Rigueur - September 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29237" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson takes
Will AFRICOM’s Ebola response be watershed moment for international action on human security? Maryam Deloffre - September 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16301" align="alignnone" width="620"] President Obama speaks at a meeting
Boston Review piece on the 2008 Election John Sides - August 4, 2009 bq. The Obama victory was historic, but it was not
Did US Public Diplomacy After 9/11 Actually Work? John Sides - July 23, 2009 bq. Have U.S. public diplomacy efforts during the post-9/11 period
Is Gitmo a “Wedge Issue”? John Sides - May 25, 2009 The debate about closing Guantanamo, and especially this piece, entitled
The Political Behavior of Veterans John Sides - April 15, 2008 bq. The 2004 U.S. presidential election was a wartime contest
935 Bush administration misstatements about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and ties to Al Qaeda, 2001-2003 - January 31, 2008 The Center for Public Integrity has issued a new report