Commentary and Analysis

The debate over whether the world is now multipolar goes to the heart of understanding how and why political events unfold globally, Paul Poast writes.

"Expanded immigration is vital to the United States’ future as a major power," Paul Poast writes.

"At best, one could say that US policy toward Latin America is a piecemeal and inconsistent amalgam of sporadic attempts at engagement," Paul Poast writes.

"The US military footprint in the Greater Middle East is undermining US strategic priorities elsewhere in the world," Paul Poast argues.

"If the US does view China as the key threat to its interests, then neglecting Europe will effectively play into Beijing’s hands," Paul Poast writes.

While concerns about artificial intelligence's effects on the economy are understandable, we shouldn't overreact, Paul Poast argues.

"The leaked documents underscore how the war in Ukraine is truly a multilateral war, and the West a co-belligerent," Paul Poast writes.

A key purpose of the meeting is to create a countercoalition against Russia and China, Paul Poast argues.

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow and meeting with Putin made clear that China-Russia relations will only grow stronger, Paul Poast writes.

"The idea of bargaining with Putin was already highly controversial, but now it is virtually impossible," Paul Poast writes.