Is Christian nationalism growing or declining? Both. Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead - October 24, 2022 Fewer Americans subscribe to the ideology, but it’s growing in influence among Republicans, including rank-and-file and in public office
The 9th Circuit live-streams all of its arguments. Will that spread? Christopher D. Kromphardt - September 13, 2022 Many federal appeals courts have been live-streaming audio, at a minimum, during the pandemic. They may or may not continue.
Even Russian-speaking Ukrainians don’t want to be evacuated to Russia or Belarus Michał Bilewicz - March 7, 2022 The research shows that Russian speakers across much of Ukraine identify as Ukrainian
Would Americans ever support a coup? 40 percent now say yes. Noam Lupu, Luke Plutowski, and Elizabeth Zechmeister - January 3, 2022 That percentage jumped significantly since 2017 and includes more than half the Republicans we surveyed.
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
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.
Trump tweets that he’s America’s chief law enforcement officer. That’s only true if others let him be. William D. Adler - February 19, 2020 Impartial law enforcement is critical for democracy.
Trump wants South Korea and Japan to pay more for defense Michael Allen, Michael Flynn, and Carla Martinez-Machain - November 25, 2019 What does it cost to maintain the U.S. military presence in allied countries?
What the Mattis resignation tells us about how Trump is damaging the military’s credibility Michael Robinson - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81861" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Defense Secretary Jim Mattis welcomes Vice
Trump set a record for White House staff turnover in the first year Kathryn Tenpas - January 16, 2018 Every new president loses top staff during the administration’s first
What the Iran sanctions case in New York means for Turkey and Erdogan Kadir Yildirim - December 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66835" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Front pages of Turkish newspapers with
Are transgender military members more suicidal than others? A careful look at the data puts that in doubt. Michael Flynn - September 12, 2017 On Aug. 25, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing
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
Trump’s nominations for U.S. ambassador are hardly draining the swamp Dennis Jett - May 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58630" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former senator Scott Brown speaks in Nashua,
What can Watergate teach us about the Trump White House? Andrew Rudalevige - May 18, 2017 Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) recently told a fundraising dinner that “We've
Trump had his first big foreign policy challenge. So what did we learn? Elizabeth N. Saunders - April 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56595" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump receives a briefing on
Republicans claim Trump may have been surveilled through ‘incidental collection.’ What’s incidental collection? Henry Farrell - March 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55620" align="aligncenter" width="960"] FBI Director James B. Comey leaves
Is the White House ready for these ‘nightmare scenarios’ in U.S. foreign policy? James Vreeland and David Laitin - February 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54465" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A technician prepares a Ukrainian MIG-29
Trump’s new national security adviser disagrees a lot with … Trump Sean Braniff - February 22, 2017 After his national security adviser was forced to resign and
The Rolling Stones, ‘Lies’: The Week in One Song Christopher Federico - February 17, 2017 This week: Michael Flynn resigns as national security adviser after
Republicans used to fear Russians. Here’s what they think now. Dina Smeltz - February 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52537" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Matryoshka dolls, or Russian nesting dolls,
What should U.S. military leaders do if the president provokes a major international crisis? Risa Brooks - February 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54243" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of a military band rehearse
Why back-channels with Russia cost Michael Flynn his job Richard Moss - February 14, 2017 President Trump’s national security adviser, retired lieutenant general Michael Flynn,
The Trump administration wants Europe to pay more to defend itself. It’s not that easy. Andrea Gilli - February 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53556" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. soldiers attend the inauguration ceremony
Did U.S. aid win hearts and minds in Afghanistan? Yes and no. Renard Sexton - January 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52140" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A nurse weighs a child at
Eight questions about Donald Trump’s decision-making in a foreign policy crisis Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50648" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man buys a newspaper featuring
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
There are three rules of Cabinet appointments. Will Donald Trump break them? Susan Franceschet, Karen Beckwith, and Claire Annesley - November 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50107" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect
Trump’s national security adviser wants to water down U.S. NATO commitments. Here’s what that means. James Goldgeier - November 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49904" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A mural on a restaurant wall in