Foreign Policy Essay
NATO Must Get Resilience Right to Withstand Russia and China
Henrik Larsen Sun, May 22, 2022, 10:01 AM
NATO's new Strategic Concept, to be released in June, will need to clearly define the alliance's mission.
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2022 Ukraine Crisis
Time for a U.N. Peace Enforcement Operation in Northern Ukraine?
Daniel M. Gerstein, Douglas Ligor Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 1:13 PM
A cease-fire and peace enforcement operation in areas from which the Russians have retreated would certainly not be easy but could be an initial step toward a collective path forward.
Foreign Policy Essay
German Conventional Deterrence or Allied Integrated Deterrence: Pick One
Jonathan D. Caverley, Lucas F. Hellemeier Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 10:01 AM
Germany's new commitment to increasing its defense spending and modernizing its military will take years to pay dividends.
2022 Ukraine Crisis
How Democracies Can Respond to the Invasion of Ukraine
Laura Thornton Wed, Mar 30, 2022, 11:44 AM
Putin's brutal war not only aims to reclaim a sovereign democracy under his autocratic rule but also signals globally the strength of the authoritarian grip. The democratic community’s response sends a message to Putin and to other authoritarians with similar ambitions.
War Powers
The NATO Treaty Does Not Give Congress a Bye on World War III
Michael J. Glennon Wed, Mar 23, 2022, 9:01 AM
In the event of an armed attack, the United States “reserves the right to determine for itself what military action, if any, is appropriate.”
Foreign Policy Essay
Europe After the Ukraine War
Raphael S. Cohen Sun, Mar 20, 2022, 10:01 AM
Europe is anticipating a world in which Russia is weaker but no less dangerous.
Foreign Policy Essay
Is Europe Prepared for a Proxy War With Russia?
Michel Wyss Sun, Mar 13, 2022, 10:01 AM
It's not clear that countries providing support to Ukraine have considered the consequences of a long-term conflict.
2022 Ukraine Crisis
Three Things to Know About NATO’s Role in Responding to the Ukraine Crisis
Sara Bjerg Moller Thu, Feb 24, 2022, 2:57 PM
As events continue to unfold, it’s helpful to rehash some relevant background about NATO’s role.
Foreign Policy Essay
Five Myths About NATO and Afghanistan
Sara Bjerg Moller Sun, Sep 5, 2021, 10:01 AM
Commentators trying to pass blame for the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal get the alliance's role in the conflict wrong.
Foreign Policy Essay
Germany Without Merkel
Inga Kristina Trauthig, Marcel Dirsus Sun, May 23, 2021, 10:01 AM
Chancellor Merkel is leaving office, but fundamental change in Germany’s foreign policy is unlikely.