What to expect at this week’s NATO summit Stacie Goddard - July 6, 2026 Frictions between the Atlantic Alliance partners continue, particularly on these three points.
Can U.S. civil-military norms survive a polarized America? 🎧 Zara Williamson and Elizabeth N. Saunders - May 11, 2026 In this episode of Chalkboard Politics, Peter Feaver discusses the legality of boat strikes against suspected drug traffickers, the firing of top Pentagon officials, and the U.S. war against Iran.
Trump might start a war with Iran. Can anyone stop him? Elizabeth N. Saunders - February 23, 2026 Congress, public opinion, and administration insiders aren’t reliable constraints on Trump’s foreign policy decisions.
Most Americans oppose the ’Department of War’ rebranding Stacie Goddard, Don Casler, and Robert Ralston - November 4, 2025 Even 42% of Republicans are no fans of the change.
Trump may strike Venezuela. His team makes that very risky. Elizabeth N. Saunders - November 3, 2025 Take a close look at who is advising the president on U.S. policy.
Are we on the verge of a burst of nuclear proliferation? Christopher Clary and Nicholas Miller - March 13, 2025 Leaving allies unsure about U.S. security commitments could upend decades of nonproliferation efforts.
Trump’s verbal attack on Zelenskyy was shocking – and predictable Elizabeth N. Saunders - February 28, 2025 In bullying Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, Trump showed his core beliefs.
Why high-level U.S.-Russia talks are bad diplomacy Elizabeth N. Saunders - February 19, 2025 Marco Rubio’s Riyadh meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov shows U.S. diplomacy is in crisis.
The politics behind Marc Fogel’s release from a Russian prison Danielle Gilbert - February 15, 2025 The Trump administration’s negotiations with Russia may signal a bigger shift in U.S. policy.
Trump’s pardon of two former Army officers has sparked new controversy. Here’s why. Michael Robinson - November 17, 2019 Some ex-military are applauding Trump’s decision. Some are condemning it.