The proposed meeting of Trump, Putin, and Xi nex month in Shenzhen could make real progress on arms control—as long as it steers clear of the Ukraine war.
Arms Control, not Ukraine, Should Be on the Superpower Agenda
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War & Peace
Havana Syndrome Needs Laws With Teeth
Why has the government downplayed the scientific evidence?
The Pentagon’s Secret Budget
Trump’s proposed budget hides $1 trillion in military spending from the public by spreading it across disparate government agencies.
Portugal Tests Whether Law Can Constrain Empire
Portuguese prosecutors are investigating whether the U.S. use of the Lajes Air Base for the Iran War was legal.
Indigenous Women Forged Peace Before the United Nations
And they are continuing to consider impacts for seven generations into the future.
Ukraine No Longer Needs Washington’s Permission to Hit Back
Europe should pay for that capability.
The Geopolitical Earthquake of the Iran War
The Middle East has been turned into a giant theater of war. And it may not stop there.
Why Washington Should Understand Indonesia’s Strategic Autonomy
For Indonesia, strategic autonomy is not about keeping great powers at arm’s length. It is about keeping enough options open to remain resilient.
Is AI About to Destroy Humanity?
Or do we have more to worry about from Donald Trump?
Foreign Policy Crisis Points Awaiting the Next Generation of Progressive Lawmakers
The next Congress may see a record crop of progressive lawmakers. Here are some of the global issues they’ll need to confront.