If Russia's war on Ukraine continues to escalate, could nuclear weapons enter the picture? Emma Belcher looks at the risk and what we can do to reduce the threat.

What role should the United States play in the Middle East after leaving Afghanistan?

What is driving the recent increase in North Korean missile launches—and how should the US respond?

Winning hearts and minds doesn't defeat insurgent groups, author Jacqueline Hazelton argues. So why does the United States still rely on counterinsurgency?

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

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Valerie Hudson and Zoe Marks explain how women's rights shape national security and democracy.

How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the global food system? Food security experts Ertharin Cousin and Teresa Welsh discuss.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

How can cyber technologies erode democracy?

The Iran war is spreading far beyond the Middle East. ECFR’s James Crabtree explores what that means for China, India, and the implications for the Indo-Pacific region.