Why global commerce is now in the crossfire Bruce Jones - January 11, 2024 From the Red Sea to the Baltic and the Pacific, geopolitics are putting global commerce at risk.
The 2023 Slovak elections will likely impact … Slovakia Joshua Tucker - October 5, 2023 Voters generally focused on domestic politics, not foreign policy – or Ukraine.
Biden’s hostage diplomacy, explained Danielle Gilbert - September 20, 2023 It's a marriage of concessions and sanctions.
Did the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan harm U.S. credibility? Christopher Clary - September 20, 2023 Here’s the latest research.
Why protesters are targeting Xi Jinping for China’s ‘zero covid’ failures Jeremy Wallace - November 30, 2022 Protests across China reveal the depth of anger and frustration over strict government lockdown policies
Liberal Democrats are more hawkish than you might think Emily Sullivan and Dina Smeltz - November 16, 2022 They’re the ones who endorse military support for Ukraine, Taiwan and other places when there’s a threat to human rights or democracy.
China’s top leadership excludes women for the first time in two decades Shan-Jan Liu - November 10, 2022 Is Xi Jinping’s new all-male Politburo backing away from the communist party’s commitment to advancing women?
Was Seoul’s deadly Halloween crush preventable? Darcie Draudt - November 1, 2022 The Itaewon district’s history may have contributed to dangerous governance gaps — and less safety oversight
How does the U.S. block China from getting microchips made abroad? Henry Farrell - October 8, 2022 There is a long history behind the global control America has over semiconductors.
Shinzo Abe’s death reveals complex story of discrimination and xenophobia Michael Orlando Sharpe - July 27, 2022 In forging a new Japanese identity after the war, the government excluded some groups — and embraced conservative religious organizations
Shinzo Abe gave Japan far more than ‘Abenomics’ Phillip Y. Lipscy - July 9, 2022 His predecessors struggled to govern. Abe helped transform Japanese politics.
What Shinzo Abe’s assassination means for Japanese politics Daniel M. Smith - July 9, 2022 Abe stepped down as prime minister in 2020, but never stepped away
Why further sanctions against North Korea could be tough to add Andrew Yeo - July 5, 2022 If Pyongyang carries out a seventh nuclear test, don’t expect China and Russia to back U.N. Security Council moves
What to watch for at the 2022 NATO summit James Goldgeier and Sara Moller - June 28, 2022 Putin’s invasion of Ukraine complicates discussions of the alliance’s new Strategic Concept
The Philippines elected a dictator’s son. Why are dynasties popular? James Loxton - May 26, 2022 Ties to a former dictatorship are quite common in new democracies, this research explains
South Korea’s new leader says there’s no gender inequality problem Don S. Lee and Charles T. McClean - April 25, 2022 That will hurt women in politics there, our research finds
Can Africa ‘leapfrog’ the traditional electricity model? Kangwook Han and Carolyn Logan - April 21, 2022 Slow progress on national power grids leaves many households looking to off-grid sources
Why democracies win more wars than autocracies Dan Reiter and Allan C. Stam - March 30, 2022 Like Putin, dictators tend to start risky wars, our research shows
Putin is breaking 70 years of norms by invading Ukraine. What comes next? Tanisha Fazal - February 25, 2022 Up until now, Russia tried to look like it was playing by the rules.
The Navy’s fuel leak in Hawaiʻi outraged local activists. That’s happened around the globe. Michael A. Allen, Carla Martinez-Machain, and Andrea Malji - January 12, 2022 Military bases’ environmental harms disproportionally hurt ethnic minorities — and they have pushed back
Climate activists held the largest anti-airport protest in British history. Expect more worldwide. Eraldo Souza dos Santos - November 22, 2021 The global anti-airport movement has been growing for 20 years. Here’s what’s behind it.
The FEC is allowing ‘foreign entities’ to donate to U.S. referendum campaigns. That’s a problem. Dov Levin - November 18, 2021 Most critics are missing the biggest concern
North Korea is addressing the pandemic in its ‘style.’ That means leaving a lot of people hungry. Andrew Yeo - November 17, 2021 Tightly closed borders and sanctions against the government are adding to people’s suffering
Does funding help encourage women to run for legislative office? Season Hoard, Ragnhild Muriaas, and Amy G. Mazur - September 28, 2021 Research explains when political financing works — and when it doesn’t
Would China’s move to join this transpacific trade pact push the U.S. to rejoin? It’s complicated. Kristen Hopewell - September 27, 2021 Membership would probably place China firmly at the center of regional and global supply chains.
U.S. foreign policy was once all about race. If the U.S. isn’t careful, race may come back. Richard W. Maass - September 22, 2021 A new U.S. partnership with the U.K. and Australia could fuel risky notions of civilizational conflict
After an employee’s allegations went viral, will Chinese companies adopt anti-harassment policies? Yixin Ren and Darius Longarino - September 16, 2021 Public outrage over the story may be prompting more employers to address sexual misconduct
The U.S. government hasn’t protected noncitizen veterans from deportation. That may change. Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder - August 12, 2021 The U.S. military has a long history of relying on foreign recruits.
Tokyo wants to upgrade Japan’s defense capacity. A demographic crisis could get in the way. Tom Phuong Le - July 29, 2021 Recruiting military personnel has become increasingly difficult as the population ages
The Biden infrastructure bills would restore America’s traditional approach to economic growth Robert Manduca, Nic Johnson, and Chris Hong - July 29, 2021 From the nation’s founding, government has been deeply involved in shaping the economy — until the Carter and Reagan administrations retreated from the ‘American System’
Do the Olympics promote nationalism — and international conflict? Here’s the research. Kathleen Powers - July 26, 2021 Real-world rivalries often play out in the Olympic arena
International relations scholar Nuno Monteiro asked and answered the big questions about real-world politics Sebastian Rosato, David Edelstein, and Alexandre Debs - May 20, 2021 Monteiro, who passed away this month, influenced debates about U.S. dominance in the world
South Korea rebuffed Trump. Here’s why it might cooperate with Biden. Ramon Pacheco Pardo - May 20, 2021 The Moon government might be interested in joining ‘the Quad,’ if doing so doesn’t openly antagonize China
How to un-model a minority: A micro-syllabus on Asian American politics Pei-te Lien and Andrew Aoki - April 27, 2021 Here’s how to teach — or learn — about this complex topic
Does the U.S.-China climate statement mean real cooperation ahead? Joanna Lewis - April 21, 2021 The joint statement suggests that China could boost its climate targets
North Korea conducted more missile tests. What happens next? Patricia M. Kim - March 27, 2021 The Biden administration faces three big challenges on the Korean Peninsula
A woman won a landmark #MeToo case in China. Why is winning so hard? Darius Longarino - March 19, 2021 China’s legal system puts survivors of sexual harassment at a disadvantage
Biden wants to reassure allies that the U.S. is still interested in their security Brian Blankenship - March 3, 2021 Here’s why reassurances work.
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
What Biden faces if he wants to get the climate change effort back on track Joshua Busby and Johannes Urpelainen - January 21, 2021 2021 could be the year of action — if climate leaders can problem-solve strategically
Legislators threw pig guts in Taiwan’s parliament. Here’s what you need to know about legislative brawls. Shelley Rigger and Nathan Batto - December 11, 2020 Disruptive tactics around the world get rewarded, sometimes.
The Paris agreement survived the Trump administration. What happens now? Thomas Hale - December 11, 2020 World leaders meet this weekend to discuss how to turn promises into action
15 countries just signed the world’s largest trade pact. The U.S. isn’t one of them. Kristen Hopewell - November 15, 2020 Will the U.S. economy suffer as nations in the Asia-Pacific region get closer?
China announced new climate goals. But it can’t quit coal just yet. Joanna Lewis - September 28, 2020 Stringent domestic targets will be key to transforming a massive, carbon-intensive economy.
Japan’s prime minister is resigning. This is how Abe transformed Japanese politics. Phillip Y. Lipscy - September 2, 2020 Abe was a remarkably strong prime minister. Future leaders will seek to emulate his model.
75 years later, Japan and South Korea have yet to fully reconcile their wartime and colonial history Tom Le and David Yu - August 13, 2020 This research explains why anniversary events tend to dredge up painful memories
Beijing increasingly relies on economic coercion to reach its diplomatic goals Gloria Xiong - July 23, 2020 Here’s why this type of retaliation may turn out to be more symbolic than powerful
Two women from Africa are among the leading candidates to head the WTO J.P. Singh - July 20, 2020 Candidates have to navigate a highly political process to become director-general of the World Trade Organization
At the heart of Trump’s Taliban bounty crisis are questions about the President’s Daily Brief Michael Poznansky - July 2, 2020 Presidential decision making relies on good intel
North Korea blew up a ‘useless’ joint liaison office. The real surprise was who gave the order. Katharine H.S. Moon - June 26, 2020 Kim Yo Jong is no longer a figure behind the scenes.
Withdrawing thousands of troops from Germany will be costly for U.S. Mira Rapp-Hooper - June 8, 2020 These troops weren’t just protecting Germany.
Which kinds of democracies respond more effectively to a pandemic? Joel Selway - May 19, 2020 When citizens vote for parties rather than individuals, countries gain better health systems
How democracies can survive dilemmas like the coronavirus Roberto Stefan Foa and Andrew James Klassen - May 12, 2020 Effective crisis leadership helps them rebound.
Five things to know about women and South Korea’s 2020 elections Young-Im Lee - May 11, 2020 There is more to this than covid-19
Contact tracing apps can help stop coronavirus. But they can hurt privacy. Toby Shevlane, Ben Garfinkel, and Allan Dafoe - April 28, 2020 Governments now face trust issues and trade-offs
The WHO wants to fight the coronavirus ‘infodemic.’ Here’s how. Richard Fletcher and Rasmus Kleis Nielsen - April 22, 2020 We surveyed people in six countries to find out who’s getting accurate information and from where.
North Korea’s leader may be in ill health. Here’s what we know about instability in the world’s most secretive regime. Sheena Greitens - April 22, 2020 Is the U.S. well positioned to respond to a potential crisis?
How India plans to put 1.3 billion people on a coronavirus lockdown Suparna Chaudhry and Shubha Kamala Prasad - March 30, 2020 Can India get that many people to stay home?
The coronavirus is expanding the surveillance state. How will this play out? Ben Power - March 27, 2020 Improvised tech solutions today may be permanent policies tomorrow.
Why China and the U.S. can’t cooperate to fight coronavirus Ali Wyne - March 26, 2020 These new rifts have begun to emerge
Senators dumped stocks amid the coronavirus crisis. Here’s what we know about Congress and financial self-interest. Caleb Ziolkowski - March 25, 2020 Senators’ investments influence their votes in normal times as well. Here’s how we know.
These social policies could help the U.S. cope with the coronavirus pandemic Scott Greer and Julia Lynch - March 24, 2020 Social systems need some ‘slack’ to weather sudden spikes in need
How coronavirus will affect the US military. Rachel Tecott and Erik Sand - March 18, 2020 Yes, modern armies rely on equipment and training — and a healthy fighting force.
The Fed’s using all its emergency tools to prevent economic disaster. Here are 4 things to know. Kindred Winecoff, Daniel McDowell, and Aditi Sahasrabuddhe - March 17, 2020 It’s a signal that the pandemic could shock the global economy more severely than many realized
Why isn’t the U.S. ready for a pandemic? For politicians, investing in prevention doesn’t pay off. Neil Malhotra - March 12, 2020 Disaster spending helps get you reelected. Preventing disaster doesn’t.
Be careful what you’re learning from those coronavirus maps Jordan Branch - March 10, 2020 There’s an argument embedded in every map. Here’s what you need to know.
Does the World Health Organization have the freedom to do what it needs to do about covid-19? Jeremy Youde - March 4, 2020 Health diplomacy is tricky.
Taiwan’s first female president easily won reelection. Are Asian women taking note? Shan-Jan Liu - February 10, 2020 This election was about more than Taiwan’s uneasy relations with China
Can a woman win the presidency? Even asking the question discourages women from running. Lori Poloni-Staudinger and Cherie Strachan - January 21, 2020 When women run, they win as often as men do. So why don’t more run?
Would Republican senators ever vote to convict Trump? Here’s what we can learn from the rest of the world. David Samuels - November 26, 2019 Sure, parties dump their prime ministers — but they rarely throw out ‘their’ presidents. Here’s why.
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?
It’s not easy to spot disinformation on Twitter. Here’s what we learned from 8 political ‘astroturfing’ campaigns. Sebastian Stier, JungHwan Yang, Franziska Keller, and David Schoch - October 27, 2019 Hint: Don’t look for an account that tweets like a bot.
Can the U.S. protect its nuclear weapons in Turkey? Todd Sechser and Matthew Fuhrmann - October 18, 2019 Here’s the backstory — and the downside of removing this nuclear cache.
U.S.-North Korea talks just broke down. Here’s what might happen next. Patricia M. Kim - October 10, 2019 Does Pyongyang have a playbook for the next few months?
#MeToo crusaders in South Korea want to reform the election system. The plan could deliver more legislation on women’s issues. Yesola Kweon and Josh M. Ryan - September 26, 2019 It’s so controversial that legislators are having fistfights on the floor and scrums in the hallways
The U.N. Climate Summit starts today. Here’s what it can — and can’t — achieve. Jessica Green - September 23, 2019 It has limits. But it’s not the only game in town.
Trump will send troops to Saudi Arabia. Here’s why it matters that there’s no formal defense alliance. Mira Rapp-Hooper - September 22, 2019 The U.S. has a number of mutual defense treaties — but not with Saudi Arabia or Israel.
The Japan-South Korea dispute isn’t just about the past Jennifer Lind - August 29, 2019 The roots of the current falling-out lie in the politics of the present.
South Korea pulled out of a military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan. That’s a big deal. Andrew Yeo - August 26, 2019 Their diplomatic spat just expanded to defense issues.
The U.S. officially withdrew from the INF Treaty. Here’s what you need to know. James J. Cameron - August 2, 2019 This was a U.S.-Soviet arms treaty, but there’s a China factor.
Japan and South Korea are being pulled into a low level economic war Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - August 1, 2019 By restricting the export of key chemicals, Japan threatens South Korea’s electronics industry.
Why Japan-South Korea history disputes keep resurfacing Tom Le - July 22, 2019 The old wounds run deep, making a final and lasting agreement on these issues difficult.
Japan claims it’s restricting exports to South Korea because of ‘national security.’ Here’s the real reason why. Celeste L. Arrington - July 18, 2019 By squeezing Korea’s electronics industry, Japan hopes to get concessions on forced labor lawsuits
Iran’s nuclear program seems to be accelerating. Will Saudi Arabia take a similar path? Eliza Gheorghe - July 12, 2019 In a multipolar world, curbing nuclear transfers becomes more difficult.
Adam Smith makes a case for higher tariffs — but it doesn’t work for Trump’s trade policy Brianne Wolf - July 11, 2019 The father of classical economics, defends tariffs, but only when they force others to agree to free trade
How Trump’s reality-show diplomacy with North Korea could backfire Van Jackson - June 30, 2019 Summitry without real background negotiations can lead to embarrassment and missteps.
American sunscreen may damage coral reefs — unlike sunscreen you can buy overseas. Here’s why. Nithya Pathalam and Kirsten Rodine-Hardy - June 26, 2019 It’s all about the politics of regulation.
Did Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit restart denuclearization diplomacy? Carla P. Freeman - June 26, 2019 Xi’s visit may have come at a vital moment for Kim Jong Un.
The rumor of Kim Jong Un’s purge: Why it matters even if it’s wrong Van Jackson - June 5, 2019 If true, this seems bad news for nuclear diplomacy.
What China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea means — and what comes next Jessica Weiss - May 29, 2019 China’s ‘maritime gray zone operations’ target U.S. naval vessels.
What’s the response in China to the trade war? Jessica Chen Weiss - May 15, 2019 Here are three things to watch.
What might be lost as China and the U.S. make it harder for scholars to travel back and forth? Xiaoyu Pu - May 1, 2019 Academics and researchers can help foreign policymakers better understand the implications of their decisions.
Trump confused everyone by canceling North Korea sanctions. The explanation may have been a coverup. Henry Farrell - March 26, 2019 A protester wearing a mask of President Trump passes by
The U.S. quietly made a big splash about the South China Sea Zack Cooper - March 18, 2019 Mike Pompeo just reaffirmed Washington has Manila’s back.
‘Cost Plus 50’ could damage U.S. alliances. Here’s what you need to know. Stacie L. Pettyjohn - March 14, 2019 The U.S. uses a network of global bases to project U.S. power across the globe.
Why Saudi Arabia is turning to Asia Jonathan Fulton - March 5, 2019 Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman visited Pakistan, India and China in a growing effort to diversify Saudi foreign relations.
Here’s why Kim Jong Un put sanctions first — and why North Korea is not Vietnam Stephan Haggard and Marcus Noland - February 28, 2019 Trump wants North Korea to follow Vietnam’s development path.
Why China takes a middle-of-the-road policy toward North Korea Leif-Eric Easley - February 28, 2019 Beijing avoids conflicts on China’s doorstep.
These are U.S. allies’ 3 big questions for the second Trump-Kim summit Patricia Kim - February 25, 2019 In just a few days, President Trump will meet North
Will the president’s emergency declaration stand? Here are three (and a half) reasons it may not. Andrew Rudalevige - February 18, 2019 On Friday, President Trump declared that the United States is