Commentary and Analysis

America should view its many threats as a collective advance of illiberalism acting against the post-World War II democratically led, rules-based world order.

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.

Steven Erlanger discusses the new era of nuclear threat facing the Biden administration.

Elizabeth Shackelford discusses the need for President Biden to distribute responsibilities for military decision making.

Data from the 2016 and 2020 elections show it’s not just large cities, their suburbs, and university towns that have shifted toward Democrats.

Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

Brian Hanson and historian Tyler Stovall explore the inherent link between liberty and race throughout global history.

Paul Heer examines the Taiwan conundrum — one of the thorniest and most fraught issues confronting the new Biden foreign policy team as it navigates the US-China relationship.

Brian Hanson talks with the New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa about future of Russian politics.

Ivo Daalder explains why President Biden must balance engagement and opposition in his strategy towards Russia.