Think Tanks
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Seabed zero: Baltic sabotage and the global risk to undersea infrastructure
En: Think TanksCritical Undersea Infrastructure and Vulnerabilities Undersea networks carry nearly all global internet traffic and most military communications. Shallow seas make cables easy targets for anchor damage or deliberate interference. Recent…
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The Price of American Authoritarianism
What Can Reverse Democratic Decline? Steven Levitsky | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In The Price of American Authoritarianism, Steven Levitsky examines the erosion of democratic norms in the United States…
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The Illiberal International
En: Think TanksAuthoritarian Cooperation Is Reshaping the Global Order Nic Cheeseman, Matías Bianchi & Jennifer Cyr | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In The Illiberal International, Nic Cheeseman, Matías Bianchi, and Jennifer Cyr…
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How China Wins the Future
Beijing’s Strategy to Seize the New Frontiers of Power Elizabeth Economy | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In How China Wins the Future, the author examines how Beijing is positioning itself…
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China’s Long Economic War
How Beijing Builds Leverage for Indefinite Competition Zongyuan Zoe Liu | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In China’s Long Economic War, the author argues that Beijing’s strategy toward global competition is…
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The End of the Israel Exception
En: Think TanksA New Paradigm for American Policy Andrew P. Miller | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In The End of the Israel Exception, Andrew P. Miller argues that U.S. policy toward Israel…
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Foreign Affairs – January/February 2026
En: Think TanksVolume 105, Number 1 The January/February 2026 issue of Foreign Affairs examines a world shaped by democratic strain, authoritarian cooperation, and strategic uncertainty. Across regions, the essays explore whether the…
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Venezuela’s Democratic Transition Needs Women, Including Machado
En: Think TanksVenezuela’s democratic future depends on recognizing women as central political actors, not merely witnesses to the country’s future. Women have played a decisive role in resisting authoritarianism, organizing communities and…
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Timeline: U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Control
En: Think TanksThe history of U.S.–Russia nuclear arms control reflects decades of cooperation and rivalry shaped by shifting geopolitical tensions. During the early Cold War, both countries raced to build up large…
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The Danger of Renewed U.S. Interest in the GERD
En: Think TanksThe Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has become one of the most sensitive geopolitical disputes in Africa, reshaping relations between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. Built on the Blue Nile, the…
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The AI Divide
How U.S.-Chinese Competition Could Leave Most Countries Behind As artificial intelligence becomes central to global economic and strategic power, a divide is emerging that could leave many countries behind. Its…
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The West vs the West at the Munich Security Conference
En: Think TanksSetting the Stage At the 2026 MSC, global leaders gathered amid growing geopolitical tensions and unease about traditional Western alliances and shared security goals. Rubio’s Address: A New Tone Initially,…
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U.S. – Taiwan Trade Agreement Leaves Major Questions Open
Overview of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement The United States and Taiwan finalized a reciprocal trade pact that cuts tariffs on Taiwan goods and expands market access for U.S. exports. Under…
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Paths Forward After Trump Repeals EPA Greenhouse Gas Protection
Context: EPA and the Endangerment Finding In 2009, a key U.S. environmental rule concluded that greenhouse gases harm public health and welfare, giving the government authority to regulate those emissions.…
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The House Votes to Rein in Trump’s Canada Tariffs
Vote to Reverse Canada Tariffs The House of Representatives voted 219 – 211 to revoke tariffs tied to a national emergency declaration on Canada. Consequently, six Republicans joined nearly all…
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Iran Regime Attempts Creative Negotiating Stance
Context and Diplomatic Setting Indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran have begun anew in Oman, adhering chiefly to Iran’s conditions rather than Washington’s demands. These discussions occur…
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Tracking Trump’s Trade Deals
Redefining U.S. Trade Policy Since early 2025, sweeping tariff threats sparked a global rush to negotiate new trade arrangements with the United States. Instead of implementing high tariffs, baseline rates…
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Nukes Without Limits? A New Era After the End of New START
End of Limits The New START nuclear arms control treaty expired on February 5, 2026, ending decades of mutual limits between the United States and Russia. Consequently, both nations now…
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Europe Faces Uncertainty as New START Ends
Context and Treaty’s Role New START, the main nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, expired on February 5, 2026 after limiting deployed strategic warheads to 1,550…
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Military AI Adoption Is Outpacing Global Cooperation
En: Think TanksRising Military AI Deployment Global militaries are integrating artificial intelligence at accelerating speed operations and systems. Consequently, these deployments increasingly outpace efforts to establish international cooperation or coordinated norms. Fraying…
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The AI Bubble Is Getting Closer to Popping
En: Think TanksAI’s Economic Ascension and the Bubble Risk AI currently propels major stock market indexes and is deeply woven into economic momentum, attracting high investor expectations and meteoric valuations. However, the…
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How 2026 Could Decide the Future of Artificial Intelligence
En: Think TanksA Turning Point for AI in 2026 Artificial intelligence is entering a decisive phase defined by governance, widespread deployment, and geopolitical competition. As a result, policymakers must turn broad principles…
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A Fork in the Road at the Munich Security Conference
Setting the Scene The Munich Security Conference in February 2026 stands at a crucial inflection point for Western security cooperation. Gathered in Munich’s Hotel Bayerischer Hof, leaders confront rising geopolitical…
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Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza and Iran During Washington Visit
Washington Conversations on Gaza and Iran U.S. and Israeli leaders are meeting in Washington to align strategic priorities on Iran’s nuclear program and peace plans for Gaza. Because Iran and…
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Japan’s thunderbolt election: Takaichi resets politics, economic and diplomacy
Japan’s Election Surprise Japan’s recent Lower House election shocked many observers. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election only three months after taking office. Unexpectedly, her Liberal Democratic Party…
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Back to the future? British politics in 2026
En: Think TanksLong-Term Discontent and Political Fragmentation British politics has become highly unpredictable after a long build-up of public frustration and distrust toward traditional parties. Decades of dissatisfaction with Labour and Conservatives…
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Reduced immigration slowed population growth for the nation and most states, new census data shows
Slowdown in U.S. Population Growth National population growth dropped sharply between mid-2024 and mid-2025. Growth fell from 0.96% to 0.52%, one of the lowest rates in U.S. history outside the…
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Does President Trump have the authority to “nationalize” voting?
Constitution and Election Authority The U.S. Constitution gives states primary control over federal election procedures, limiting presidential authority in this area. Federal authority functions only through Congress, which may set…
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A key intelligence law expires in April and the path for authorization is unclear
Purpose and Imminent Expiration Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) lets the U.S. government conduct warrantless electronic surveillance on non-U.S. persons abroad with compelled assistance from U.S.…
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The world is far off meeting its growing water needs. Can the UN still lead the response?
En: Think TanksWater scarcity is becoming increasingly severe worldwide, driven by rising demand, declining aquifers and worsening droughts in many regions. The global economy’s thirst for water, especially in water-intensive sectors like…