Issues
Geopolitics
The forces shaping global power and security, from defense and security issues to the strategic competition, alliances, and regional dynamics influencing the global order.
Issues
The forces shaping global power and security, from defense and security issues to the strategic competition, alliances, and regional dynamics influencing the global order.
Commentary
The Wrong Way to Review US Force Posture in Europe
Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Ambassador Julianne Smith notes that the US should review its European force posture based on security needs—not allies’ political loyalty—to protect NATO, deter Russia, and preserve readiness.
Fighting While Talking: The Iran War Enters Its Bargaining Phase
"A bargaining war turns on two quantities: what each side can threaten, and what each side can bear," Council Vice President of Research for Security and Defense Ariane Tabatabai and Lawfare's Julia Curlee write.