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Trump made a clear choice: return to petro-imperialism

Jeff D. Colgan - January 5, 2026

To understand what just happened in Venezuela, look at oil politics and U.S. foreign policy.

Stacie Goddard - September 2, 2025

History shows settlements need local consent to endure.

Andrew Rudalevige - February 22, 2024

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

Jeremy Pressman - February 12, 2024

The U.S. government has a long history of trying to restrain Israel, with mixed success.

Elizabeth N. Saunders - October 17, 2023

The humanitarian crisis and escalation fears heighten uncertainty.

Henry Farrell - October 10, 2022

This book tells you what you need to know about Saudi Arabia, OPEC, and global oil politics

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

Samuel Helfont - March 30, 2022

Consider how hard it was to lift sanctions after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait

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Would other countries also try to claim territory that contains their ethnic kin?