Commentary and Analysis

Matt Abbott discusses the Biden administration's approach to North Korea.

Craig Kafura examines Americans' views on boycotting the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.

The Midwest's colleges and universities are central to community economic renewal and COVID-19 recovery, a revival put at risk by recent fiscal, demographic and short-sighted public policy headwinds.

Elizabeth Shackelford recounts her experiences working for the State Department and emphasizes the advantages a more diplomatic foreign policy.

Paul Heer discusses US-China relations.

Susan Glasser, James Harding, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Ivo Daalder, Chuck Hagel, Malcolm Rifkind, and Kevin Rudd join Brian Hanson to explain why the current security environment could restart nuclear proliferation.

Roger Thurow shares a poem evoking the human face of domestic hunger — an issue that is too often forgotten in policy discussions.

Jamille Bigio joins Brian Hanson to explain why gender equality is critical to economic prosperity and global security.