The West wants to cut off Russia’s oil revenues. Who will that hurt? Jan Stockbruegger - October 20, 2022 The United States and its allies plan to embargo Russian crude oil shipments — and impose a price cap on Russian oil. That might backfire.
Public support for Ukraine remains high in the U.S., survey shows Shibley Telhami - October 20, 2022 Americans see Ukraine as succeeding in its fight against the Russian invasion. That might explain the robust public support for Ukraine.
Jack Dorsey is wrong. The dollar is still a global reserve currency. Mark Copelovitch - June 1, 2022 There are reasons the dollar is still king
Even after Albright, foreign policy leaders are still mostly men Tiffany Barnes, Diana O'Brien, and Bomi K. Lee - March 28, 2022 Our research explores what happens when women reach high positions
Last month, three drones attacked an Israeli tanker. Here’s why that’s something new. James Rogers - August 18, 2021 Will Iran’s ‘shadow war’ slip into the open?
Great powers have always dictated the terms of ‘global’ tax deals. This time may be different. Martin Hearson - June 29, 2021 Lower-income countries now want to have their say in global tax politics.
The G-7 wants to mobilize new global financing as an alternative to China’s multilateral push Jonathan Kay, Christopher Kilby, and Ayse Kaya - June 15, 2021 Our research examines loans from the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
South Korea rebuffed Trump. Here’s why it might cooperate with Biden. Ramon Pacheco Pardo - May 20, 2021 The Moon government might be interested in joining ‘the Quad,’ if doing so doesn’t openly antagonize China
Why did France and the U.K. dispatch their navies to fight over fish? Sara Mitchell - May 9, 2021 Maritime disputes among democracies are more common than you think
Biden will stop the U.S. troop drawdown in Germany, but also push for smaller deployments around the world Michael Allen, Michael Flynn, and Carla Martinez-Machain - February 10, 2021 Our research reveals what helps U.S. military basing succeed
The Trump campaign claims it wants a foreign policy debate. That’s not what we’re likely to get. Elizabeth N. Saunders - October 21, 2020 But foreign policy will definitely be on the ballot on Nov. 3
Why didn’t the U.S. rebuke Russia for its Taliban bounty deal? Four things to know. Asfandyar Mir - July 1, 2020 The Trump administration’s response seems unusual, on a number of levels
Withdrawing thousands of troops from Germany will be costly for U.S. Mira Rapp-Hooper - June 8, 2020 These troops weren’t just protecting Germany.
Americans who are biased against Asians are more likely to fear the coronavirus Tyler Reny and Matt Barreto - April 1, 2020 Hearing leaders’ anti-Asian and xenophobic rhetoric may boost that anxiety.
The Amazon isn’t the only forest that’s burning. Can consumer pressure stop the destruction? Nives Dolšak, Christianna Parr, and Aseem Prakash - October 13, 2019 Some certification schemes may just be “greenwashing”
The E.U. will start screening foreign investment. Here’s the full story. Sophie Meunier - April 10, 2019 Concerns about Chinese investment may be overrated, however.
The G-20 summit was overshadowed by other news. But there wasn’t much to overshadow anyway. Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 3, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80963" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Group of 20 leaders, including (first
The U.S. isn’t being very neighborly. Here’s what it means for Canada’s foreign policy. Stephanie Carvin - July 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75194" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump meets with Canadian Prime
Trump and Kim will finally meet, but don’t expect much to change. Here’s why. Elizabeth N. Saunders - June 11, 2018 After weeks of buildup, President Trump will finally sit down
The Marshall Plan turns 70 this week. Here are four reasons it was so important. Kelly McFarland - June 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59283" align="aligncenter" width="960"] This digital composite image of Dresden,
Trump says goodbye to the Paris climate agreement. Here’s what that means. Joshua Busby - June 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59178" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Eiffel Tower is shrouded in
Thanks to Trump, Germany says it can’t rely on the United States. What does that mean? Henry Farrell - May 28, 2017 German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a crowd Sunday in southern
The big G-7 summit starts soon. Watch for these 3 signs of harmony — or discord. Orfeo Fioretos - May 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58603" align="alignleft" width="960"] On May 26, 2016, in Kashikojima,
Time to lay the G-8 to rest Henry Farrell - March 4, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="3TP"] Russia's President Vladimir Putin, accompanied