Foreign Policy Essay
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Europe’s Undersea Opportunity
With threats to subsea cables increasing, European countries need to step up to secure their interests. -
The UAE’s Trump-Era AI Strategy
The Trump administration should beware mounting Emirati courtship for more U.S. AI chips. -
The Legal Counteroffensive to Russia’s Hybrid War
An espionage case in Poland shows a way forward for combating Russia’s network of paramilitaries and other proxies. -
Verifying Who Pulled the Trigger
Can regulators know when autonomous weapons systems are being used? -
China, Not Russia, Is the Next Major U.S. Military Competitor in Africa
Beijing’s more quiet military role on the continent is also more ambitious and sustainable. -
How Drones Make Civil Wars Worse
The proliferation of drone technology has made civil wars longer, deadlier, easier to start, and more difficult to end. -
What Would It Take to Remove Syria’s New Government From the U.S. Terrorism List?
The country's acting president and the organization he led are on designated terrorist lists, but he wants a path to normalization. -
The New American Imperialism: How Europe Can Deal With Trump’s Threat to Greenland
EU leaders will have to learn how to stand up to the bully in the White House. -
The German Election and the Future of U.S.-European Relations
The prospective chancellor wants to invest in European security but will have to overcome legislative opposition. -
Can Macron Be Europe’s Delegate?
Despite domestic turmoil, France can be a leader for Europe’s security policy. -
What Would Bombing Mexico Accomplish?
The Mexican military has not defeated the cartels. Trump’s proposed use of force will not work either. -
Beyond DeepSeek: How China’s AI Ecosystem Fuels Breakthroughs
China is giving certain hand-picked companies the resources they need to compete globally.