Many believe that permanent peacetime alliances provide both security and leverage for the United States — but are today’s alliances really fit for purpose?
This project explores critical issues at the intersection of geography, political economy, and foreign policy to better position U.S. policymakers to use the full range of tools of statecraft in an increasingly complex world
Distinguishing today’s signals from the noise, exploring the risks and opportunities of tomorrow, and showcasing alternative futures of a changing world
A forward-looking series providing actionable solutions to the global challenges facing the next U.S. president, grounded in practical policy guidance for immediate executive action.
Examining prevailing assumptions about the Global South and promoting new partnerships between the Global South and Western countries in an increasingly multipolar world order
Co-hosts Zack Cooper, Melanie Marlowe, and Christopher Preble debate the hard choices facing America’s national security and foreign policy communities.
China’s engagement during the Tigray crisis from November 2020 to November 2022 prioritized state stability and economic interests, clashing with African mediation norms
The Navy’s premier aircraft carrier is a case study in misplaced priorities, most importantly putting politics and industry preference before readiness and efficiency
