The Populist Potential of the US and its Fragile Grip on the International System
Donald Trump would likely destroy any chance of ‘sharing hegemony’ with China by bringing more instability and uncertainty into US policymaking.
Coexisting Influence: The Sino-American Competition in Europe
China’s diplomatic and economic growth in Europe may stand as an example of how it may exert influence in regions not as historically and institutionally dominated by the US.
The US-Iran-China Nexus: Towards a New Strategic Alignment
The restoration of the JCPOA provides the best bet America has for tackling the Chinese challenge to the US-dominated global hierarchy.
US-China Rivalry and the Future of Africa
African leaders must avoid exploitative agreements and focus on collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships that are not laden with hidden costs and future economic burdens.
US-Venezuela Relations in Light of the July Election
A decisive election able to bring together both sides of the deeply polarized Venezuelan society has been expected and hoped for a long time.
Opinion – Washington-Baku Cooperation Towards COP29 in a Fragmented World
COP29 comes amidst an increasingly fragmented and violent global (dis)order, giving the Azerbaijani presidency the monumental task of convincing participants to put their differences aside.
Opinion – US-China Relations and the Perils of Historical Analogy
In most cases, historical analogies have proven more likely to obscure and confuse than to illuminate and guide assessments of US-China relations.
Rethinking the Role and Influence of U.S. Defense and Foreign Policy Think Tanks
Think tanks have no shortage of ideas, but for their ideas to take hold, policymakers and other leaders must have the capacity to listen.
Why Graduate Education in International Relations Could Benefit From Strategic Studies
Many political science programs with an IR subfield in the US do not have a single faculty member trained as a strategist.
The Racial Wealth Gap: Why America Should Discuss Reparations
A comprehensive approach to the legacy of slavery and discrimination includes reparations – but also policy changes and a shift toward fairness.
