Commentary and Analysis

Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's careful negotiation of its security alliance with the United States, along with its economic dependence on China.

Bobby Ghosh, Ed Luce, and Carla Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Twenty years after the war began, the United States' forces will officially leave Afghanistan on September 11, 2021. What's the argument to leave and why has it taken so long?

Steve Erlanger, Nirmal Ghosh, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Stefan Kornelius, Peter Spiegel, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top global news stories.

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo caused internal turmoil and global concern after bypassing Parliament this week to remain in power.

Matt Abbott discusses the Biden administration's approach to North Korea.

Steve Erlanger, Bobby Ghosh, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Karen DeYoung, Nirmal Ghosh, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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