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Trump's Approach to Latin America Is Not Such an Outlier

Analysis
by Paul Poast

The Trump administration's recent posture toward Venezuela reflects a long-standing focus of US foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.

 President Donald Trump wears a hat with the slogan Gulf of America
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
US Foreign Policy

The G20 Presidency Presents an Opportunity for the United States. Will Trump Take It?

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

The Trump administration’s national security strategy calls for US dominance. But in embracing a G20 agenda of multilateralism, the United States could affirm its role as a world leader—and elevate its ability to set the terms.

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez listen
Alex Brandon / AP
US Foreign Policy

India Was Optimistic About Its Relationship with the US. Trump Changed Things

Analysis
by Paul Staniland

Since taking office, Trump has increased tariffs, restricted H-1B visas, and made a deal with China. What does that mean for India’s future?

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump arrive for a news conference in the East Room of the White House.
Ben Curtis / AP
US Foreign Policy

Can the US Keep Its Edge on the Battlefield?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Former Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks lays out how the United States is trying to stay ahead as new technologies and global threats reshape modern warfare.

Kath Hicks speaking at the Pentagon
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Defense and Security

'Putin Is Playing for Time': Former US Ambassador to NATO on Russia-Ukraine Talks

In the News
CNN
Julianne Smith

"Russia is not prepared to make real concessions, and the middle ground that we really need between Ukraine and Russia right now seems further away than ever," Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Julianne Smith says.

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Trump Administration Faces Questions About Venezuela Policy

In the News
Fox 32 Chicago
Paul Poast

Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Poast unpacks the recent US strikes on Venezuelan boats and the risks involved with a potential US push for regime change.

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Can a Ceasefire Stop Sudan's Crisis? 

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Atrocities against civilians in Sudan are once again rising, and now the White House is pushing for a ceasefire. Martin Griffiths explains what’s really at stake.  

Sudan
Marwan Ali / AP
Global Politics

Against a Backdrop of Political Friction, the G20 Gathered in South Africa. What Came Out of This Year's Summit?

Analysis
by Julián Ventura

The G20 summit carried on without the United States this year. Here’s what the leaders' declaration reveals about the rest of the world's priorities.

Leaders attend a plenary session, on the opening day of the G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
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Global Politics

In His Pursuit of Peace, Trump Defers the Difficult Details

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

From the exclusion of Europe in outlining a Ukraine peace plan, a continued push against Venezuela, and his embrace of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Trump showed this week that he will disrupt the status quo to deliver on his agenda.

President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman watch a flight of F-35's and F-15's fly over during a welcome ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington.
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US Foreign Policy

What Do Chinese People Really Think About China?

In the News
Sinobabble
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura and Nick Zeller unpack the results of a recent Chicago Council-Carter Center survey of Chinese public opinion.

A couple chat as they share an umbrella during a rainy day in Beijing
Ng Han Guan / AP
Public Opinion