May 2026
Latin America Is About to Become a Priority for U.S. Foreign Policy
Trump will disrupt three decades of “benign neglect.”
Don’t Overestimate the Autocratic Alliance
Washington still has significant leverage over China, North Korea, and Russia.
Cuba’s Only Choice
A deal with Washington is the island’s best hope.
Trump, Putin, and Genghis Khan
A Conversation With Fiona Hill
Russia’s Descent Into Tyranny
How four years of war have remade society.
Why Putin Still Prefers War
Russia’s growing resolve to fight on in Ukraine.
The Coming Crisis of NATO Deterrence
Nuclear guarantees cannot replace U.S. forces in Europe.
China’s AI Heist
How to counter Beijing’s unauthorized “distillation.”
Why Iran Will Escalate
U.S. military strikes and the risk of a quagmire.
Iran and the Forever War Trap
In trying to avoid a quagmire in Iran, America found a dead end.