World Apr 06 Could Russia be held accountable for war crimes in Ukraine? By David J. Scheffer, Council on Foreign Relations
World Oct 23 What happens to global stability if Trump leaves an arms treaty with Russia? A landmark arms control agreement concluded between the United States and the Soviet Union in the final years of the Cold War is at risk of unraveling amid mutual suspicions. By Ankit Panda, Council on Foreign Relations
World Jul 11 What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? NATO is girding up for what some believe is a new Cold War with Russia, but President Donald Trump’s criticism of longtime allies has unsettled the 29-member bloc. The Council on Foreign Relations explains in this backgrounder. By Jonathan Masters, Council on Foreign Relations
World Mar 07 China’s growing activity in Africa raises some policy questions China has become Africa’s largest trade partner and has greatly expanded its economic ties to the continent, but its growing activities there have raised questions about its noninterference policy. By Eleanor Albert, Council on Foreign Relations
World Mar 01 Here’s what you need to know about Italy’s 2018 elections Italy’s elections will shape the country’s response to economic stagnation, migration woes, and European integration, with repercussions across the continent. By James McBride, Council on Foreign Relations
Aug 29 Can a ballistic missile defense system shield Guam from North Korea? By Ankit Panda, Council on Foreign Relations Attempts by the United States and Japan to intercept North Korean ballistic missiles headed toward Guam could fail and undermine the credibility of missile defense. Continue reading
Aug 24 Analysis: In Kenya, uneasy stalemate follows election By John Campbell, Council on Foreign Relations The opposition leader’s challenge to incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta’s election victory risks undermining democracy in East Africa’s economic hub. Continue reading
Aug 23 Column: Trump’s plan for Afghanistan isn’t fresh, and here’s why By Max Boot, Council on Foreign Relations President Trump’s much-anticipated Afghan policy rightly avoids troop withdrawal timelines but offers little prospect for progress against the durable Taliban, says analyst Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations. Continue reading
Aug 07 What are economic sanctions? By Jonathan Masters, Council on Foreign Relations For many foreign policymakers, economic sanctions have become the tool of choice to respond to major geopolitical challenges, from counterterrorism to conflict resolution. Continue reading
Jul 25 Is China manipulating its currency? The Big Mac and Mini Mac indexes disagree. By Benn Steil The Mini Mac Index compares the price of iPad minis across countries to measure the extent to which various currencies are overvalued or undervalued. Continue reading