Commentary and Analysis

"As Americans eulogize soft power, they should push past nostalgia to consider what precisely has been lost," Suzanne Nossel writes.

"The United States should try to influence the new networks its allies are crafting, not resist them," Julianne Smith argues in Foreign Affairs.

From Poland to Germany, Russian incursions are raising alarms. Experts break down the strategy, the risks, and what comes next.

At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.

“By preemptively counting itself out, Washington squanders its own influence, isolates itself, and makes room for its rivals to work their will," Suzanne Nossel argues.

Budget cuts, global crises, and a disengaged US, Deep Dish explores the UN at a pivotal moment and whether it can still deliver.

"It's not that every president is a huge fan of the United Nations or multilateralism, internationalism. But this seems to take it to another level," Craig Kafura says.

"There are not a lot of things that Trump holds dear as sort of core principles [aside from] the tariffs, a real disdain for US allies, and a respect for strength," Craig Kafura says.

"Those seeking to influence the administration need to shape their own strategies in light of Trump’s tendencies," Suzanne Nossel writes.

"Around the world, autocrats have recognized the power of comedians to puncture preferred narratives, undermine authority and stoke dissent," Suzanne Nossel writes.