Commentary and Analysis

NATO welcomed Finland and Sweden, marking “a very good day for those who care about freedom and democracy in Europe," says Ivo Daalder on CBC.

Susan Glasser, James Harding, Stefan Kornelius, and Ivo Daalder discuss the impact of an armed insurrection at the US Capitol.

As NATO meets in Madrid, Ivo Daalder stresses that they must focus on the long term and include "all those in Europe who stand for freedom and democracy."

Ravi Agrawal, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Giles Whittell join Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

Daniel Drezner explores the importance of leaders having an optimistic outlook and how far the optimism can go to build a better world.

Elizabeth Shackleford joined the Cleveland Council on World Affairs to discuss the importance of foreign policy education.

Emma Ashford and James Goldgeier join Deep Dish to discuss the war in Ukraine from restraint and liberal internationalist perspectives.

Leaders at this year's G7 summit have a "unique, and potentially short, window of opportunity to breathe new life into the Western alliance."

Nirmal Ghosh, Kim Ghattas, and Stefan Kornelius join Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.