Much of the commentary on the war in Iran has focused on whether the mounting costs of Operation Epic Fury are worth it. The most common question I hear now, though, is how does this all end? The ...

The announcement of a U.S. deal to provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear technology has raised alarm about proliferation, especially in Israel. The Trump administration’s swift move to add conditions puts ...

China might have taken greater advantage of the Strait of Hormuz closure to accelerate clean energy exports, but other exports led Beijing to moderate oil price rises.

Public sentiment is something decision-makers must contend with, especially in democratic states. However, the extent to which public opinion shapes foreign policy varies. Three Council of Councils ...

When armed conflict disrupts a critical maritime trade route, the United States can monitor, contain, or escalate the ...

When a coup occurs abroad, the early hours of the crisis are most crucial for preserving and promoting U.S. interests—whether ...

Insurgency-related conflicts often start without warning and can last over a decade, making the pre-crisis and early crisis ...

The AI industry and the administration could soon converge on a FINRA-style regulator for frontier AI. Its ultimate viability ...

The United States lacks a rigorous, routinized approach to managing foreign policy crises. The Wachenheim Center for Peace ...

Stephanie Psaki has always believed that health is at the heart of every stage of life. She sat down with CFR to talk about ...

Elliott Abrams served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor in the George W. Bush administration, where he supervised U.S. policy in the Middle East. He later ...

The US and the European Union have been on a trade agreement tear, competing to define the future global trading system. The ...