Commentary and Analysis

The past two years have seen the most conflicts of any time since the end of the Second World War, Paul Poast writes.

The time has come for Washington to use its military support to help put Israel on a better path to peace, Elizabeth Shackelford argues.

"The war is more a reflection of change in the international system, such as rising multipolarity, rather than a cause of change," Paul Poast argues.

"The US defense industry faces real challenges in its ability to actually produce weapons in a timely fashion," Paul Poast writes.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

"Adopting a multistate solution would make it easier for Israel to gain the regional and international support required to pacify Hamas," Paul Poast argues.

Elizabeth Shackelford weighs in on how the United States might respond to conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.

"Once you start down this road, you better know where it's going to end," Ivo Daalder says with Alicia Menendez.

"Because US support for Ukraine is now squarely associated with Biden as his signature foreign policy achievement to date, it makes it a partisan issue," Paul Poast explains.

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.