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.

Ivo Daalder, James Harding, Gideon Rachman, and Carol Giacomo examine the week's most important global affairs news.

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.

Ivo Daalder, Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Peter Spiegel examine the news during US President Biden's first week in office.

Journalists Susan Glasser, Nirmal Ghosh, and Philip Stephens join Council President Ivo H. Daalder to discuss the Biden administration's first decisions.

Cyber risk expert Jody Westby and host Brian Hanson examine the Biden administration's options on cyber policy.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the week's most important global affairs news.