While some areas of the world continue to see population growth—many countries in Africa, for example—fertility rates are falling everywhere else. What does that mean for geopolitics?

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

As Putin's reach extends beyond Russia, civil society groups grapple with a crackdown at home and threats from abroad.

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.

Brian Hanson talks with the New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa about future of Russian politics.

Cyber risk expert Jody Westby and host Brian Hanson examine the Biden administration's options on cyber policy.

Alina Das joins the Council's Brian Hanson to discuss America's history of punishing immigrants.

How can cyber technologies erode democracy?

Does President Lukashenka's decision to let migrants back over the border into Belarus mean the crisis is over?