Commentary and Analysis

To understand Chinese politics and what lies ahead for the ruling party, author Bruce Dickson argues we must look to the tools China’s leaders use to create popular support.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Bobby Ghosh, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.

Thomas Weiss discusses Secretary-General António Guterres' reappointment and his future with the UN.

After meeting with allies, President Biden will have a strong message and red lines for President Putin, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to MSNBC.

Has President Biden done enough to reassure America's allies? Council President Ivo Daalder joins MSNBC to discuss.

China and Russia dominate the future of the transatlantic alliance, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to CNN.

Paul Heer discusses Xi Jinping's "wolf warrior diplomacy."

Council President Ivo Daalder joins BBC World News to explain why Biden's first meeting with NATO allies is dominated by growing aggression from Russia and China.