United States

Opinion – The future of Mexico-US relations Post-Trump

Marcela Franzoni • Nov 28 2020 • Articles

Under a Biden administration it is likely that the Mexico-U.S. agenda will be expanded beyond traditional areas. This presents an opportunity for Mexico to improve its social development.

America’s Democratic Shortcomings and the Liberal International Order

Manuel Reinert • Nov 13 2020 • Articles

With better representation, citizens would choose policymakers more in tune with the progressive values held by the majority, at home and abroad.

Opinion – The Unimpressive Nature of the Artemis Accords

John Hickman • Oct 19 2020 • Articles

The document, purporting to articulate international norms for the development of the Moon, Mars and other celestial objects of economic interest, risks being no more than a fiction.

The Irrelevance of Soft Power

Ilan Manor and Guy J. Golan • Oct 19 2020 • Articles

The 21st century will be characterized by competition among China, India and the US. The question facing every nation is what they can offer to pave the way towards new strategic alliances.

American Influence on Russian Information Warfare

Bryan Nakayama • Sep 24 2020 • Articles

American digital democracy promotion can be understood as yet another chapter in the rising prominence of information operations in global competition.

Opinion – Emerging Elements of a New US-China Cold War

Ragul Palanisami • Sep 20 2020 • Articles

While the old Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union was sustained by ideology, the conflict between the US and China will be maintained by economic nationalism.

Opinion – COVID-19 and the Coming Crisis in America

Alexander Brotman • Sep 7 2020 • Articles

The pandemic is global but the crisis in America is homegrown. It is a reactionary and vindictive struggle for the identity and character of the nation.

Opinion – America’s Questionable Commitment to ‘Freedom’

Ashton Ng • Aug 26 2020 • Articles

Whether in the original Cold War, or in a new one we may be entering into between the US and China, America extols freedom but pursues supremacy.

Why the West Needs to Stop its Moralising against China

Kerry Brown • Aug 10 2020 • Articles

Knowledge, humility, and honesty will be the things that help the outside world deal with the historic challenge of China’s rise.

Re-Structuring American Foreign Policy Post-Trump

Morgan Bazilian • Aug 6 2020 • Articles

Regardless of where the next administration lands on the role of the U.S. on the global stage, it will be far better served by a cadre of professionals supporting decision-making.

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