Commentary and Analysis

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

Council President Ivo Daalder examines NATO's future in testimony for the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe.

Kris Hartley discusses the findings of a study analyzing the tourism sector’s growth and catch-up performance.

The Council's Robert Muggah offers TEDxSaoPaulo five priorities to disrupt the crime and corruption that threatens not just Latin America, but the world.

In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

Ian Klaus explains why cities will play a critical role in responding to an uncertain future.

Ivo Daalder talks with Ian Bremmer on this episode of GZERO World about the state of the US-Russia relationship.

Elizabeth Shackelford discusses growing tensions between the US and China

The Council's Paul Poast argues "Let’s achieve peace by planning for victory rather than for human sacrifice."

Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.