Americans don’t trust the Supreme Court. That’s dangerous. Soren Jordan, Kathryn Haglin, Joseph Daniel Ura, and Alison Merrill - October 9, 2022 Unless the court wins back support, it could have a legitimacy crisis that endangers democracy
Do armed drones reduce terrorism? Here’s the data. Matthew Fuhrmann and Joshua Schwartz - August 18, 2022 This research analyzes patterns of terrorism in the 18 countries that utilize drones
When Belarus forced down a plane, it may have committed state-sponsored hijacking Yuval Weber - May 23, 2021 International treaties outlaw false communications that might endanger a flight
How the coronavirus pandemic is fueling ethnic hatred Jessica Gottlieb and Adrienne LeBas - September 17, 2020 The economic crisis is pushing megacities’ dominant groups to be less tolerant and more resentful of outsiders.
Armed rebel groups lobby in D.C., just like governments. How does that influence U.S. policy? Reyko Huang - February 6, 2020 They push for funding and recognition, and often get it
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.
Is there a way out of the Iran crisis? Mohammad Tabaar - October 2, 2019 Yes, research provides insight into Iran’s foreign policy — and a possible way to stop the escalation between Iran and United States.
Yes, Iran shot down a U.S. drone. Here’s why you (still) don’t need to worry. Sarah Kreps, Michael Horowitz, and Matthew Fuhrmann - June 20, 2019 Drone shoot-downs haven’t escalated in the past. This one probably won’t, either.
How has Tiananmen changed China? Yuhua Wang - June 3, 2019 Violence can influence people for a long time — despite repression — because families talk about it.
Are ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons the equivalent of nuclear weapons? We don’t think so. Michael Horowitz and Matthew Fuhrmann - April 11, 2019 Winter is here.