Commentary and Analysis

The ability of Tillerson’s state department to engage with the world is under attack.

Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and the current president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, says our allies in Europe are watching events unfold with “deep concern and great worry.”

Even everyday Republicans are now more positive than Democrats toward Russia, according to several opinion polls.

Is Trump’s executive order really that much different from immigration bans imposed by his predecessors—including President Barack Obama? Or is it a big setback for counterterrorism efforts?

The dispute between Seoul and Tokyo over comfort women has wide-ranging ramifications.

What, if anything, can and should the United States do to help end the conflict in Syria and stabilize the region?

While an improving tenor in official relations could lead Russians to warm to the United States, American public opinion may be more resistant.

Ivo Daalder speaks on several items of breaking news including National Intelligence Chief James Clapper resigning, Trumps first meeting with an international leader, and former Trump critic being considered for cabinet.

As president, Trump will have to reassure allies that America's commitment to their security remains strong and unconditional.

Trump's historical victory shows that elections have more to do with identity politics than with traditional criteria used to judge political candidates.