Commentary and Analysis

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

Cécile Shea unpacks the militant group's background following its recent attacks on Israel.

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

The spate of civil-military crises is a product of countries dealing with their new positions in a shifting global order, Paul Poast argues.

"This is the last moment at which to pull the plug on Ukraine. It is absolutely vital we continue," Ivo Daalder says on CBS News.

"Once bullets and projectiles start flying, the variables at play multiply, and in the ensuing chaos there are limits to what can be controlled," Paul Poast writes.

More than 20 years after 9/11, are US counterterrorism efforts in Africa paying off? Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford joins fellow experts to discuss.

When in doubt about a foreign policy problem, Paul Poast argues, Washington’s first instinct is to turn to the military.

Russia needs munitions for the war in Ukraine, Bruce Jentleson explains, while North Korea wants technology for its space program.

The goal of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is not to defeat Russia per se, but to convince the West its continued support is worth it, Paul Poast argues.