Think Tanks
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Has far-right populism peaked in Europe?
Far-right populism in Europe has been a defining political force over the past decade, reshaping elections and public discourse across multiple countries. However, recent electoral outcomes and shifting political dynamics…
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The Global Economy and the Case Against Complacency
The Transition from Resilience to Structural Fragility By mid-April 2026, the global economic landscape has transitioned from the initial shock of the Middle East conflict to a state of deceptive…
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The Iran War Is Highlighting and Expanding
Council on Foreign Relations. The Iran War Is Highlighting—and Expanding—Authoritarian Collaboration The Iran war has brought renewed attention to the rise of authoritarian collaboration among global powers. This trend reflects…
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How the Iran War Could Drive a Historic Hunger Crisis
The Iran war hunger crisis highlights how geopolitical conflict can rapidly escalate into a global humanitarian emergency. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have not only affected energy markets but…
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China Is Planning Decades Ahead on Clean Energy. The U.S. Has Other Priorities.
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert take The China clean energy strategy outlined in its latest Five-Year Plan highlights a long-term national commitment to dominate low-carbon technologies. In contrast, the United…
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Many Countries Eliminated Measles. Why Is It Coming Back in the U.S. and Globally?
Council on Foreign Relations. Health The measles resurgence has become a growing global concern despite decades of successful vaccination efforts. Once declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, measles…
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An ‘Open for Open’ Hormuz Deal Could Break the Iran Stalemate
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The proposed Hormuz deal offers a potential path to ease tensions between the United States and Iran amid stalled negotiations. As both countries remain…
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Should the US restrict Chinese investment in clean energy?
The urgent need to meet climate goals has placed the United States at a strategic crossroads. Policymakersmust decide whether to restrict Chinese investment in the clean energy sector to protect national security or welcome it to speed up the energy transition. A recentanalysis by the Brookings Institution explores the risks, benefits, and the need for clear “red lines.” Identifying the Core Security Risks The debate is…
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What do special elections mean for the midterm elections?
En: Think TanksSpecial elections in the United States often fly under the radar due to low voter turnout. However, in the current political cycle, these races have become a vital thermometer for…
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Tracking turnover in the second Trump administration
Staff stability within the White House is a vital indicatorof how a presidency functions. A recent report from the Brookings Institution tracks personnel changes duringDonald Trump’s second term. The data reveals a highly dynamic environment at the highest levels of the Executive Branch. Understanding “A-Team” Turnover The “A-Team” consists of the most senior advisorswithin the Executive Office of the President. As of April 2026, the turnover rate for…
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The Electrostate Era: China’s Strategic Leapfrog
The Transition from Oil Dependency to Electrical Sovereignty By mid-April 2026, the global energy landscape has transitioned from a crisis of supply to a crisis of Infrastructure Sovereignty. The CFR…
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The Real Thucydides Trap: Why Overconfidence Threatens Global Peace
The rivalry between China and the United States is often viewed through the “Thucydides Trap”. This theory suggests war is likely when a rising power threatens to displace a leading…
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Resilience Amidst Rupture: The Case Against Economic Complacency
The Transition from Strategic Shock to “Structural Anxiety” By mid-April 2026, the global economy has transitioned from the initial panic of the Iran war’s outbreak to a state of Structural…
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Was the Iran War Worth It?
The Transition from “Maximum Pressure” to “Irreversible Damage” By late April 2026, the United States has transitioned from a posture of containment to one of Systemic Degradation. The CFR analysis…
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Ukraine’s Critical Minerals: Capital, Security, and Reconstruction
The Transition from “Battlefield Nation” to “Resource Guarantor” By mid-2026, the strategic narrative surrounding Ukraine has transitioned from survival to Integration. The CFR symposium highlights that Ukraine’s vast, largely untapped reserves…
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The Ten-Day Pause: Fragile Stability in Lebanon
The Transition from “Total Attrition” to a Negotiated Interval By April 18, 2026, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has transitioned from the high-intensity “Operation Eternal Darkness” to a Formal…
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With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future
The article With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future by David M. Hart analyzes how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the China…
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Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security
The article Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security by Gordon M. Goldstein analyzes how the emergence of Claude Mythos represents a turning point in…
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Where Rising Climate Risks and Insurance Costs Will Hit Hardest
The article Where Rising Climate Risks and Insurance Costs Will Hit Hardest by Manann Donoghoe examines how climate change is driving a climate risk insurance affordability crisis in the United…
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How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last?
Brookings. Commentary Podcast The Brookings podcast How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last? analyzes the scale, causes, and implications of the ongoing China real estate crisis duration. The discussion…
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The Global Water Crisis
Council on Foreign Relations. The Global Water Crisis: Stress, Scarcity, and Conflict Updated on March 20, 2026, this CFR Backgrounder by Diana Roy, Claire Klobucista, and Kali Robinson examines the…
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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Taiwan Explained
Council on Foreign Relations. Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved The backgrounder Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved…
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The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The article The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz by Sam Vigersky argues that establishing a humanitarian corridor Strait of…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control
Council on Foreign Relations. Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It. The article Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It…
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The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad
The article The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad by Michael Froman examines the emerging AI sovereignty paradox and its implications for global governance and security. At its core,…
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How the Iran War Confirmed, Contradicted, and Complicated U.S. Policy
The article How the Iran War Confirmed, Contradicted, and Complicated U.S. Policy by Elisa Ewers and Ariane Tabatabai examines how the recent conflict has tested long-standing assumptions behind Iran policy.…
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The Green Corridor Initiative: A Technical Key to the Hormuz Deadlock
The Transition from Military Escorts to Maritime Neutrality By mid-April 2026, the international community has transitioned from trying to “break” the Strait of Hormuz blockade through force to seeking a…
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The Islamabad Impasse: Red Lines and the Return to Hostilities
The Transition from Face-to-Face Diplomacy to “Red Line” Retrenchment By the morning of April 13, 2026, the first direct U.S.-Iran negotiations in over a decade have transitioned from a marathon…
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What does China want from a Trump-Xi summit?
The upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping represents a critical turning point for global stability in an increasingly volatile international landscape. According to a recent analysis by the…