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Most Americans Are Uncomfortable with the Policy of Nuclear Sole Authority

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Running Numbers by Lama El Baz

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

A military aide carries the "President's emergency satchel," also known as "the football," which contains nuclear launch codes
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US Foreign Policy

The Attack on the US Capitol Was an Attempted Coup

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Niger is far from the only place to experience a coup over the past few years, Paul Poast writes.

Supporters of then-President Donald Trump participate in a rally that preceded the assault on the U.S. Capitol building
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US Foreign Policy

The Oppenheimer Effect: Reigniting Nuclear Awareness

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Matt Damon, from left, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere for the film 'Oppenheimer'.
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Defense and Security

We Need to Rewrite Our Scripts for an Alien Visit to Earth

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Even if extraterrestrials are not directly or immediately threatening, the revelation of their existence could still pull nations apart," Paul Poast argues.

an unexplained object is seen at center as it is tracked as it soars high along the cloud
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Global Politics

Another War on Drugs Won't Solve the Fentanyl Crisis

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Responsible Statecraft
Emma Sanderson

Washington should ditch the military rhetoric and refocus efforts on work with China and Mexico, Emma Sanderson argues.

Police and military patrol Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico
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US Foreign Policy

Safety and Culture Key to Realizing Micromobility's Climate Benefits

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Global Insight by Matt Watson

A Council working paper shows the climate benefits of shared mobility, but urban leaders must implement policies that make it safer and more accessible.

Bike share program. Climate and the Environment

Will Politics in Taiwan Increase the Risk of Conflict with China?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, center left, hands over a flag to the party's presidential candidate William Lai during the party congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party
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Defense and Security

How Africans Perceive US-China Engagement on the Continent

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Global Insight by Paul Fitchen

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

A Senagalese person waves a Chinese flag
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Global Politics

The Debate on US Strategy in Taiwan-China Relations

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

Lawmakers in a new House select committee on China do an exercise to examined American diplomatic, economic and military options if the US and China were ever to reach the brink of war over Taiwan
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US Foreign Policy

For Moscow, That NATO Summit Must Have Been Highly Alarming

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Putin’s decision to attack has made Ukraine’s membership of NATO inevitable," writes Ivo Daalder.

Putin looks down at paper and frowns, seated in ornate chair.
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Defense and Security