Skip to main content
Results for:
US Foreign Policy

Jimmy Carter's Values-Based Foreign Policy Wasn't a Failure

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Carter should be seen as an important figure who highlighted the risks and rewards of boldly pursuing values over interests," Paul Poast writes.

 President Jimmy Carter meets with civic leaders from Georgia and Florida at the White House in Washington to explain his new Panama Canal treaty
Harvey Georges / AP
US Foreign Policy

Trump's World of Peril—and Opportunity

In the News
Politico
Matt Kaminski

This past year reordered domestic politics. 2025 will remake the world’s geopolitical map, argues Matt Kaminski.

President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party on November 5, 2024.
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy

Ten Global Affairs Reads of 2024

BLOG
Global Insight by Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast shares his top 10 book recommendations of 2024.

A person wearing a backpack browses shelves at a bookstore.
Darwin Vegher
US Foreign Policy

For the Rest of the World, Trump Is Already the US President

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

For foreign leaders, the US presidential transition to Donald Trump has already happened, Paul Poast writes—for better and for worse.

Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy pose before a meeting
Sarah Meyssonnier / Pool via AP
US Foreign Policy

What the Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Means for the Middle East

In the News
WGN 9
Cécile Shea

"Netanyahu made some sounds today that perhaps this will maybe push Hamas to deal. We'll see," Cécile Shea tells WGN.

Cecile Shea joins WGN via video Defense and Security

Trump's Return Will Expose American Exceptionalism, Not End It

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Over the next four years, Paul Poast writes, the world will see the United States as the flawed power it has always been.

Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy

How Trump's Tariffs Plan Could Affect Chicago Businesses and Consumers

In the News
WBEZ
Cécile Shea

"The pernicious part of tariffs is the people who spend the highest percentage of their incomes on things like food, and clothes, and books end up paying most of this tax," Cécile Shea says.

Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event
Charlie Neibergall / AP
US Foreign Policy

Trump's Return to the White House: Transforming Global Governance and Shaping New Opportunities

In the News
Korea On Point
Joshua Busby

Nonresident Fellow Joshua Busby unpacks what a Trump administration could mean for Korea.

A screen shows live footage of Donald Trump's speech during a news program in Seoul
Lee Jin-man / AP
US Foreign Policy

Trump's Cabinet Picks Point to Significant Shifts in Global Policy

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bobby Ghosh, Nahal Toosi, Giles Whittell and join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President-Elect Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio stand next to each other during a campaign rally on November 4, 2024.
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Politics

The End of American Exceptionalism

In the News
Foreign Affairs
Daniel W. Drezner

Trump’s reelection will redefine US power, Daniel Drezner writes.

Donald Trump waves at his election night party
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy