Commentary and Analysis

How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the global food system? Food security experts Ertharin Cousin and Teresa Welsh discuss.

Ertharin Cousin calls food insecurity being caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine "a tipping point into what could potentially become a perfect storm."

"More people around the world [are] facing hunger than ever before, leading many Americans to wonder: what can and should the United States do about it?"

Ivo Daalder discusses NATO's evolution, the Russian "wake-up call" that placed it back in the news, and the future–and feasibility–of trans-atlantic defense.

Bobby Ghosh and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

After Turkey's recent threat to block NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, is it time for NATO to reevaluate their relationship?

"The consequences of the blockade are severe," writes Ivo Daalder in Politico on how a naval escort might end Russia's Black Sea blockade.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

While Ukrainians may be willing to give up on the idea of NATO membership, they will not accept their government ceding territory to Russia.

“The truth is that Turkey didn’t become a [NATO] member because of its adherence to democratic values,” writes Paul Poast in World Politics Review.