Commentary

The desire to unlock the Strait of Hormuz will continue to focus the mind of the United States and its allies. 

Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow Rachel Bronson joins the Rear Vision podcast to unpack the highs and lows of US-Saudi relations.

What does China want from the global economy? As leaders gather for this year's Summer Davos meeting, The Economist's Simon Rabinovitch explains what Beijing is trying to achieve and why the world is paying attention.

"If they work through the trade deal and get something signed, I think that would be a sign of real progress," Council Director of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Craig Kafura tells India Today.

Millennial and Generation Z Americans have come of age during a time of technological change, economic upheaval, and strategic overreach.

Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC fight and a preliminary deal with Iran, kicking off a 60-day clock for negotiations.

Despite geopolitical turmoil, France is using the G7 to ensure Europe remains relevant as the United States and China pursue further bilateral diplomacy.

From Venezuela to the Middle East, the Trump administration has not hesitated to use force. But even the world’s most powerful military has its limits.

Trump called Xi his “friend” during a May summit in Beijing. But that doesn’t mean the two leaders see eye to eye.

"Once you start a conflict, you don't always end it on your terms," Council Vice President of Research on Security and Defense Ariane Tabatabai tells The Daily Blast podcast.