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Taiwan: The US-China Tipping Point?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Rorry Daniels, Damien Ma, Kharis Templeman, and Craig Kafura discuss Taiwan and rising tensions in US-China relations and the implications for regional security and the global economy.

Craig Kafura, Kharis Templeman, Damien Ma, and Rorry Daniels on the Council stage facing an audience.
Ana Miyares Photography

World Review Live: Gaza Chaos, Rubio’s Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the farewell episode of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

Marco Rubio listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP

Commentary & Analysis

Wealth Has Always Offered Outsized Influence in US Politics

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The centrality of wealth in US politics under Trump is more a sign of continuity than change. His falling out with Elon Musk only underscores this point, Paul Poast writes.

Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk arrive at Trump's inauguration
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy

Unpacking Israel’s Attack on Iran

In the News
Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

"I suspect that Israel, like a lot of other countries, just decided that [Iran's nuclear] program was moving ahead too quickly," Cécile Shea says.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video Defense and Security

Research

Americans Grow More Divided on US Support for Israel

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Public Opinion

Just Half of Americans Support Airstrikes Against Houthis

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

To address the Red Sea attacks, Americans would rather use economic sanctions to force the Houthis (and Iran) to concede the waters.

A fighter jet lands on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea
Bernat Armangue / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy expert Joshua Busby