Donald Trump Administration
A Better “America First”
Charles Kupchan, who served in the Clinton and Obama administrations, argues that many aspects of Trump’s foreign policy are worth keeping and align with changes in the international system. He explains how the next president can marry the good impulses of “America first” with the best of liberal internationalism.
The Axis of Upheaval Goes to War
Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Richard Fontaine, former members of the National Security Council, argue that the members of what they call the “axis of upheaval”—Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea—are deepening their cooperation. Meanwhile, Washington is creating friction with many of its own partnerships. If these developments continue unabated, the United States will squander the strength of its network just as its adversaries learn to make the most of theirs.
America Shouldn’t Let Go of the Middle East
Why disengagement is not the answer.
Why Iran Escalates
Tehran’s strategy to drive America out of the Middle East.
The New Forever War
Why America and Iran fight on without victory.
The Two Shocks Upending Latin America
Why the region must brace for a new wave of turbulence.
Rewiring the Arsenal of Democracy
America and its allies must scale together for a new era of war.
The Rise and Fall of Great-Power Competition
Trump’s new spheres of influence.
Japan Is Giving the United States a Chance in Asia
But Washington risks missing out.
The Coming Taiwan Crisis
Use today’s calm to prepare for the next perfect storm.