Blue Future
The Center for American Progress’ U.S.-China Ocean Dialogue identifies collaborative pathways for sustainable and prosperous marine resource management.
Europe’s Populist Challenge
Drivers of Authoritarian Populism in the United States
The Way Forward on North Korea: Explained
Turkey’s ‘New Nationalism’ Amid Shifting Politics
Is Turkey Experiencing a New Nationalism?
Making Sense of the Trump-Kim Summit
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are gearing up to meet for the first time next month—here’s what to expect.
Bipartisan Advances in International Development Defy Conventional Wisdom
A flurry of positive, bipartisan steps on international development marks one of the great unexpected political victories of recent years.
Do Not Fall for the Hype on U.S.-China Natural Gas Trade
The Trump administration’s obsession with fossil fuel exports plays into Beijing’s grand strategy to become the next high-tech superpower.
The Future of Mexican Climate Diplomacy
A left-wing populist running on a “Mexico First” message is ahead in the polls for the Mexican presidential election—complicating Mexico’s role in international climate cooperation.
Economic Integration and Political Reconciliation in Iraq
Restoring Christian religious communities and other minorities in Iraq will foster stability and enhance development.
Trump, Pompeo, and Bolton: The Path to War
President Trump’s new war Cabinet picks risk pushing the United States toward devastating wars.
International Justice on Trial?
International justice is at a critical crossroads, offering a perfect moment to examine its key accomplishments, shortcomings, and challenges moving forward.
Trump’s Defense Budget
President Trump has proposed an unnecessarily large increase in the defense budget that will actually weaken national security.
Turkey, a Nation Stuck in Politicized, Primordial Worldviews
Turkish politics is dominated by amorphous questions of identity, rather than tangible questions of public policy.
Five Pillars of an Enduring U.S.-India Partnership
U.S.-India task force co-chairs, former Indian Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao and former U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma, discuss the five greatest opportunities and challenges facing the partnership in the coming decade.
How New Is Turkey’s ‘New Nationalism’?
President Erdoğan has clearly expanded the place of Islam in Turkish society, but today's Turkish nationalism has deep historical roots.
Cracking the Shell: Trump and the Corrupting Potential of Furtive Russian Money
Donald Trump's finances are almost hopelessly opaque, exacerbating concerns that the wealthiest president in American history—and the first in decades not to meaningfully divest from his business holdings—may be even more financially compromised than is already thought, and in ways that may impact his decisions in office.
A Bad Budget for America’s Place in the World
The Trump budget aims to eviscerate U.S. diplomacy and development programs, putting Americans directly in harm's way.
BONUS EPISODE: Russian Athletes Aren’t the Only Ones Doping
In this bonus episode, Michele and Igor speak with HuffPost reporter Travis Waldron to discuss to 2018 Winter Olympics.