Commentary and Analysis

How consequential are debates typically for candidates? Nonresident Senior Fellow Jordan Tama discusses with VOA.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

While plenty of attention will center on Donald Trump, "what candidates say about foreign policy is another critical issue."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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