How Putin’s partial mobilization could backfire Jason Lyall - September 22, 2022 Ill-trained, unwilling reservists may hamper Russia’s efforts in Ukraine.
What the Jan. 6 hearings did and didn’t say about the military Carrie Lee - July 22, 2022 The U.S. military has a strong tradition of staying out of politics. And that’s a good thing.
If Biden wants to work with Mexico on migration and asylum, he might start talking to Mexican NGOs Zaid Hydari, Kelsey Norman, Kevin Cole, and Ana Martín Gil - August 16, 2021 The administration wants to encourage asylum seekers to stay in Mexico rather than continue traveling north
When are police aggressive — and when are they respectful — toward Black Lives Matter protesters? Monique Newton - April 26, 2021 The neighborhood — along with leadership — makes a difference
China’s leaders say that Biden offers a ‘new window of hope.’ Their experts are more skeptical. Kacie Miura and Jessica Chen Weiss - January 21, 2021 Beijing is likely to seek short-term stability as it anticipates a long-term advantage
Members of Congress want a commission to investigate the Capitol invasion. Here’s when these work. Jordan Tama / Managing Editor - January 19, 2021 Some commissions kick the can down the road. Some prompt real change.
The assault on the U.S. Capitol opens a new chapter in domestic terrorism Daniel Byman - January 14, 2021 The counterterrorism manual doesn’t cover an insurrection egged on by one party’s leaders.
No, Trump can’t pardon himself or other insurrectionists. Impeachment would strip him of that power. Jeffrey K. Tulis and Corey Brettschneider - January 13, 2021 Congress can affirm what “except in cases of impeachment” means.
What you need to know about how many Americans condone political violence — and why Nathan P. Kalmoe and Lilliana Mason - January 11, 2021 A type of ‘radical partisanship’ is far too common for comfort
Was the U.S. Capitol riot really a coup? Here’s why definitions matter. Naunihal Singh - January 8, 2021 Calling this a coup obscures important dynamics.
Big trends in American politics are making events like the U.S. Capitol violence more likely Jonathan Bendor and Jacob N. Shapiro - January 7, 2021 Two of the trends: weaker parties and stronger presidents.
The National Guard has been called out in Washington, D.C. Here’s what you need to know. Jim Golby and Carrie Lee - January 7, 2021 Attempts to use the National Guard for partisan purposes would be highly controversial.
Trump is running for reelection as a ‘strongman,’ promising protection from anarchy. That might not work. Sarah Z. Daly - September 21, 2020 Citizens do elect candidates known for violence to protect them from violence — but under certain conditions
The long, dangerous history of right-wing calls for violence and civil war Sam Jackson - September 9, 2020 In the 1960s and again today, Americans who describe themselves as patriots accuse other Americans of treason.
Are the Trump administration’s actions in Portland legal? Are they constitutional? Steve Vladeck - July 24, 2020 The devil’s in the details.
Lt. Col. Vindman’s retirement will hurt military effectiveness. This is why. Carrie Lee - July 9, 2020 The regular politicization of military affairs is highly risky
The George Floyd protests generated more media coverage than any protest in 50 years Michael T. Heaney - July 5, 2020 Yes, these are historically significant demonstrations.
Four ways Donald Trump is already manipulating the U.S. elections Spencer Piston and Nic Cheeseman - June 15, 2020 Biden said Trump will try to steal the election. That’s already underway.
The protests started out looking like 1968. They turned into 1964. Omar Wasow - June 11, 2020 As in the mid-1960s, peaceful protests drove news coverage and woke up the public
U.S. officials are talking about urban warfare. Here’s what urban warfare really involves. Margarita Konaev and Kirstin J.H. Brathwaite - June 4, 2020 How do you ‘mass and dominate the battlespace’ in a U.S. city?
Is Trump hurting the military? Elizabeth N. Saunders - June 2, 2020 Using the military as a political prop may have these three consequences.
Yes, Trump can send the military to shut down protests. Here’s what you need to know. Lindsay P. Cohn - June 2, 2020 These laws, regulations and limits govern using the U.S. military on U.S. soil.
This is the problem with calling it a ‘war’ against coronavirus Jessica Blankshain and Danielle Lupton - April 20, 2020 War changes the rules — for better or worse
The U.S. military’s role in the coronavirus response is likely to grow Lindsay Cohn and Jim Golby - March 30, 2020 But don’t believe the rumors of martial law.
Here’s why Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is still in power Charles Larratt-Smith - August 13, 2019 More sanctions aren’t likely to topple him
Adding troops at Mexico’s border with Guatemala won’t block migrants from coming to the U.S. Here’s why. Rebecca Galemba - June 18, 2019 What’s more, human rights abuses will probably increase.
Mexico’s new president wants a new National Guard to address violent crime. Will it work? Gustavo Flores-Macías - December 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81735" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico's newly
5 reasons to be concerned about deploying U.S. troops along the southern border Alice Friend - November 5, 2018 The first few hundred U.S. troops arrived along the southern
Sanctuary cities don’t ‘breed crime.’ They encourage people to report crime. Tom Wong - April 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72587" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A group of sanctuary state supporters
Did Xi Jinping just become China’s strongman? Not quite. Joseph Wright, Erica Frantz, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor - March 13, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/chinese-president-positioned-to-rule-indefinitely/2018/02/25/fe8eec10-1a58-11e8-98f5-ceecfa8741b6_video.html What does it mean that the Chinese Communist Party
What Saudi Arabia’s purge means for the Middle East Marc Lynch - November 6, 2017 International and domestic crises dominated Saudi Arabia over the weekend. On Saturday,
Unlike Trump, most presidents emphasize our common ideals Mary Stuckey - August 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62808" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump answers questions about his
What’s ahead for Venezuela? As the protests ramp up, here are 5 things to watch. Michael McCarthy - May 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57553" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man with a Venezuelan flag braves
The Women’s March organizers want a general strike against Trump. Could it work? Kerstin Hamann, E. Kelly, and Alison Johnston - February 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53747" align="aligncenter" width="504"] People protest in D.C. on Jan.
This is what we learned by counting the women’s marches Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - February 7, 2017 Editors' note: This is the fifth post in our series
Three graphic novels to read to get through this election Marc Lynch - November 4, 2016 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Transmetropolitan (Courtesy of DC/Vertigo)[/caption] With the
It’s not just Flint: Here’s why we ignore water pollution Nives Dolšak and Aseem Prakash - June 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41790" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Zariah Garner, 9, rests on a
How Tunisia’s military has changed during its transition to democracy Sharan Grewal - March 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36948" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A soldier keeps watch in downtown
Sectarianism after the Saudi mosque bombings Toby Matthiesen - May 29, 2015 Just seven days after one of the deadliest bombings Saudi
The resurgence of Arab militaries Robert Springborg - December 5, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18665" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A supporter of Egyptian President Abdel
Americans don’t like protests. But protests may work anyway. Robert Shapiro - August 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14498" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Thousands of demonstrators peacefully march past
Americans don't like protests. But protests may work anyway. Robert Shapiro - August 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14498" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Thousands of demonstrators peacefully march past