Good to Know: The U.S. and its military alliances
A closer look at what the U.S. gains from forming defense pacts.
Good Playlist: Immigration podcasts ▶️
Hear about everything from individual immigrants' stories to the latest in policy debates.
Why global commerce is now in the crossfire
From the Red Sea to the Baltic and the Pacific, geopolitics are putting global commerce at risk.
Will protests over the Israel-Hamas war shift U.S. policy?
Two experts share their insights on the growing number of U.S. protest events.
Why the Gaza hostage crisis is different
What we know about Hamas hostage-taking and Israel’s hostage recovery policy.
80 countries just signed a declaration on protecting civilians in war
If it’s not a binding treaty, how can it influence military action? Here’s what research tells us.
If seated, a Cherokee delegate could make a big difference in Congress
If the House agrees to seat the delegate, it would fulfill a nearly 200-year-old treaty obligation with the Cherokee Nation.
The Philippines elected a dictator’s son. Why are dynasties popular?
Ties to a former dictatorship are quite common in new democracies, this research explains
Who’s voting for ‘Bongbong’ Marcos to be the next Filipino president?
Approval of President Rodrigo Duterte correlates closely with support for the son of Ferdinand Marcos, this survey finds