Good to Know: The U.S. and its military alliances
A closer look at what the U.S. gains from forming defense pacts.
Key takeaways from the 2024 NATO summit
Projecting a strong alliance isn’t easy, especially when American politics are so uncertain.
The NATO summit is a tale of three cities
What political gambles and uncertainty in London, Paris, and Washington could mean for international security.
Good to Know: Collective security
An explainer on collective security agreements like NATO.
What to watch for at the 2022 NATO summit
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine complicates discussions of the alliance’s new Strategic Concept
Withdrawing thousands of troops from Germany will be costly for U.S.
These troops weren’t just protecting Germany.
When the Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago, it shook up U.S. politics. Here’s how.
Republicans have been divided on foreign policy ever since the Cold War ended.
Republicans say that Trump’s quid pro quos were normal. Here’s why they’re wrong.
The body of existing testimony shows how Trump has crossed the line