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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a Pitch for Global Politics

Analysis
by Coauthors

With the tournament set to kick off at a moment of geopolitical strain, authoritarian powers are seizing an opportunity.

AT&T Stadium, where upcoming World Cup soccer matches are scheduled to be played
Tony Gutierrez / AP
Global Politics

What North American Publics Expect from the 2026 World Cup

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Americans and Mexicans think the tournament will be economically beneficial, while Canadians are concerned about costs.

Fans arrive for the announcement of the United States men's national soccer team roster
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / AP
Public Opinion

Mexican Trade Delegation in Canada Ahead of USMCA Review

In the News
CBC News
Julián Ventura

"It's an important sign of political commitment to follow through with the Canada-Mexico Action Plan . . . to take meaningful steps to growing the bilateral economic relationship," says Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Julián Ventura.

Julian Ventura speaks on CBC via video call Global Economy

King Charles III's Extraordinary US Visit Followed by Trump's Decision to Pull 5,000 Troops from Germany

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

The British king’s skillful diplomacy and eloquent elevation of the US-UK relationship stands in stark contrast to a new transatlantic reality.

President Donald Trump walks on the red carpet in the Rose Garden with Britain's King Charles III
Alex Brandon / AP
Global Politics

Rational Security: The "Tavern Style" Edition

In the News
Lawfare
Ariane Tabatabai

Ariane Tabatabai, the Council's vice president of research on security and defense and senior fellow on the Middle East, joins the podcast to talk through the week's biggest national security stories.

Ariane Tabatabai and other podcast guests on a screen Defense and Security

Why King Charles III's Visit to the United States Matters

In the News
BBC News
Leslie Vinjamuri

"It's a sign to the American people and to the British public that the relationship is about much more than President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri tells BBC News.

Leslie Vinjamuri talks with a BBC News journalist Global Politics

Charles Meets Trump: Can the King Save the US-UK Relationship?

In the News
DW News
Leslie Vinjamuri

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri reflects on the significance of King Charles III's first state visit to the United States and what is at stake for the US-UK relationship moving forward.

Leslie Vinjamuri appears on screen via video call Global Politics

The USMCA Review: What to Keep in Mind and What to Watch for on North American Trade

Analysis
by Julián Ventura

North America has a chance to come out on top of global trade, investment, and competitiveness in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment.

President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hold their countries' cards during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
Stephanie Scarbrough / AP
Global Economy

The Transatlantic Defense Business Politics Can't Break

In the News
War on the Rocks
Julianne Smith

"Beneath the political turbulence, the transatlantic defense tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly—spanning venture capital, dual-use innovation, and cross-border partnerships," Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Ambassador Julianne Smith and Wendy R. Anderson write.

Participants' flags wave in the wind in front of the venue ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague
Markus Schreiber / AP
Defense and Security

How the US Public Sees the State of the Union Amid Worsening Global Tensions

Analysis
by Dina Smeltz

Recent surveys show a rise in American skepticism of the Trump administration’s approach to domestic and foreign policy. The Council explores where they stand on the economy, immigration, alliances, and more.

The chamber of the House of Representatives is seen at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, as it is prepared for President Donald Trump to give his State of the Union address Tuesday night
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Public Opinion