Global Crises
We're burying the rules based order. But what's next?
Great power rivalry may actually make multilateral reform more rather than less likely. Here's how.
February 11, 2026
Global Crises
Washington Politics
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
February 10, 2026
Global Crises
Nuke treaty loss a 'colossal' failure that could lead to nuclear arms race
Vermont Senator says work needs to be done now to reinvigorate discussions with Russia, as well as with China, which now has an estimated 600 nukes
February 05, 2026
Global Crises
Last treaty curbing US, Russia nuclear weapons has collapsed
Now what happens? Showing restraint while waiting for talks to resume will save a lot of time, headache, and money
February 05, 2026
Global Crises
Geo-kleptocracy and the rise of 'global mafia politics'
Expert Alex de Waal explains how the capture of Maduro, leaving his corrupt regime in place, is a 'crystalline example' of regime change in the new era
February 02, 2026
Global Crises
What will happen when there are no guardrails on nuclear weapons?
With New START set to expire next week, a new arms race may be upon us
January 29, 2026
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