Commentary and Analysis

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.

"Intentions matter," Council President Ivo Daalder explains in a conversation with CNN's Jim Sciutto after President Biden's first NATO meetings.

Council President Ivo Daalder explains why China and Russia are the biggest threats to the transatlantic alliance in a segment for the UK's Channel 4 news.