Colin Powell Archives

Good to Know: U.S. war powers

Andrew Rudalevige - February 22, 2024

Does the president or Congress have the power to go to war?

Dan Reiter and Allan C. Stam - March 30, 2022

Like Putin, dictators tend to start risky wars, our research shows

David Lake - January 22, 2022

Many Ukrainians wouldn’t favor a pro-Russian leader — but would the U.S. support an anti-Russian insurgency?

Annette Joseph-Gabriel - December 6, 2021

French racism was different than U.S. racism, but just as real

Robert Ralston and Jennifer Spindel - November 14, 2021

The parties are deeply divided among themselves, aligning in unusual ways.

Clarence Lusane - November 2, 2021

He joined the Republican Party just as it was veering away from him.

Jim Golby - September 9, 2020

But both campaigns want the public to think the military is on their side.

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.

Elizabeth N. Saunders - June 3, 2020

And he did it on TV, which will reach a broad audience

Jim Golby - September 30, 2019

Statements by the JCS chairman can have a significant impact on public opinion.