Commentary and Analysis

"The longer that there is shelling happening in that vicinity, the higher the risks are that there could be an accident," Elizabeth Shackleford tells the BBC.

Why are cultural sites a target during war? Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta and Jim Cuno explore.

"Kenyan elections have a troubled history, but with democracy declining across the globe, Kenya this year stands out as a possible ray of hope," writes Elizabeth Shackelford.

Elizabeth Shackleford joins Grid Media to discuss U.S. policy toward Africa, and the balancing act between “not dictating” and effecting change.

The small Caucasus country challenges the idea that the world is splitting into democratic and autocratic camps, Dan Drezner argues.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol continues to see his approval ratings sink, with all age groups 18-69 now disapproving according to the latest poll.

Despite President Erdoğan's status as a complicated ally, Turkey's strategic importance to NATO is clear, argues Ivo Daalder.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

In lieu of a new World Review, Ivo Daalder talks with Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, and Kishore Mahbubani about Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power.

Matt Abbott joins Al Hurra to discuss Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and how this visit could impact the US-China relationship.