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.
Blue Future
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
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.
Trump’s Budget Reveals that He Wants Everyday Americans to Pay for His Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
The president's budget pays for his tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by slashing health care, education, and other critical investments.
The White House’s Immigration Framework Would Eviscerate Immigration from Latin America, Africa, and Asia
Slashing family migration and eliminating the diversity visa program would result in more than 350,000 fewer immigrants each year.
Is Turkey Experiencing a New Nationalism?
A new CAP study finds broad consensus among Turks about the dimensions of Turkish national identity and the nation's relationship to the rest of the world.
Don’t Turn Back the Clock: Tillerson Should Advance the U.S.-Latin American Partnership Into the 21st Century
Hemmed in by nativism and mercantilism, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson inexplicably seeks to revive the Monroe Doctrine.
Beyond Our Borders
The current debate about protecting America's borders ignores the U.S. role as a major supplier of crime guns around the world.
Mutually Assured Destruction in the Era of Trump
Michele and Igor speak with Daniel Ellsberg, most notable for leaking the Pentagon Papers in 1971, as well as Michael Fuchs about the U.S. nuclear arsenal and President Trump's sudden reversal on his pick of Victor Cha to be the U.S. envoy to South Korea.
Asia Doesn’t Need Another Crisis
Following Taiwan’s 2016 elections, Beijing has chosen the path of provocation in cross-Strait relations, undermining East Asia’s already fragile peace.
Potential Turkish Military Move on Afrin Risks Wider War
A Turkish military move on Syrian Kurdish forces in Afrin could spark fighting between Kurdish and Turkish-backed forces across northern Syria, with disastrous ramifications for all parties.
Engage and Compete
With the Islamic State in retreat, the United States needs a civilian-focused strategy to help Iraqis forge a peaceful path forward.
Trump’s National Security and Foreign Policy Failures: Year One
Twelve months into Trump’s presidency, America is more isolated and less safe.
The United States and India: Forging an Indispensable Democratic Partnership
The United States and India must forge an indispensable democratic partnership that can serve as a pillar of peace, prosperity, and democracy around the world.
‘A Very Stable Genius’
Michele and Igor chat with Rep. Adam Schiff about developments in the Russia investigation and the invoking the 25th Amendment to address President Trump's mental health.
Making Reform a Priority for Taiwan’s Fishing Fleet
Reform of the Taiwanese fishing sector will strengthen bilateral ties between Taipei and Washington and enhance global perceptions of Taiwanese democracy.