Commentary and Analysis

Restrictions on international economic flows—like Trump's tariffs—seem to be obviously bad. But politically speaking, that isn't always the case, Paul Poast argues.

Arctic conditions, local opposition, and processing and refining challenges make near-term gains unlikely, Emily J. Holland, Joshua Busby, and Morgan Bazilian argue.

Ivo Daalder weighs in on members of the Trump administration using the Signal app to discuss plans for a military operation.

A new Chicago Council-Ipsos poll sheds light on American attitudes toward the Russia-Ukraine war.

"It seems Americans might not be as inclined toward peace at any cost as Trump is," Aaron Blake writes, citing new Council-Ipsos polling.

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast, Alexandra Chinchilla, and Dan Reiter explore how a divided US public thinks about conflict.

Cécile Shea unpacks how tariffs on Canada and Mexico could affect agriculture, manufacturing, and more.

Susan Glasser, Anton La Guardia, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The idea of “smart power” seems especially relevant today. But foreign policy choices usually don't boil down to obvious outcomes, Paul Poast argues.

"Europe should take primary responsibility for its security, but the United States needs to deliver key assurances to allow such a transition," Ivo Daalder argues.