Commentary and Analysis

What cards does the United States have to bolster its future national security strategy for the twenty-first century? And how will China deal with it?

"The first priority is to signal Mr. Putin that NATO remains united," says Mitchel Wallerstein ahead of this week's NATO meetings in Belgium.

Bruce Jentleson takes an in-depth look at the fundamental details of sanctions and why "examining sanctions is the key to understanding international relations."

The president’s approval rate has recovered, Karl Friedhoff writes, but a majority see his criticism of a broadcaster’s reporting as media suppression.

"Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created a profound identity crisis in Germany," writes Council President Ivo Daalder for Politico.

Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Mitchel Wallerstein joins VOA's Cindy Saine to discuss President Biden's remarks that risk of "Armageddon" is the highest it has been in 60 years.

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.

"Even when 'people power' succeeds in ousting oppressive leaders, there is no guarantee that what comes next is peace or democracy," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

As the run-off vote looms at the end of October, the far-right’s misinformation machine is going into overdrive, writes Robert Muggah.