Commentary and Analysis

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

"Rather than paving the way forward, the summit indicated that the alliance members are only ready for more of the same," Paul Poast argues.

Roger Cohen, Deborah Amos, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

“If ending the war means Ukraine joins NATO, a lot of Russians might feel differently about their commitment to the fight," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

"The signal that it sends to Vladimir Putin that the allies are committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes [...] is very important," says Mitchel Wallerstein.

Jamil Anderlini, Bobby Ghosh, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Stefan Kornelius, Catherine Philp, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.

"The influence exercised by corporations in the global economy should not be conflated with power in the international system," Paul Poast writes.