Commentary and Analysis

"The deal between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting and begin to release the hostages may not last long," Ivo Daalder writes. "Even if it does, it won't settle the conflict."

Cécile Shea unpacks the factors that may be holding up the potential deal between Israel and Hamas.

Paul Poast reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations.

Ravi Agrawal, Susan Glasser, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"America’s actions have long been running counter to Washington’s nonproliferation interests," writes Ivo Daalder.

"This time around, Trump might think he can pull it off even when the rest of the world does not," Daniel Drezner writes.

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"Carter should be seen as an important figure who highlighted the risks and rewards of boldly pursuing values over interests," Paul Poast writes.

This past year reordered domestic politics. 2025 will remake the world’s geopolitical map, argues Matt Kaminski.

"War is persistent because the earth is finite," Paul Poast writes.