A Cash-Strapped US Faces Diminished Political Clout

The US can no longer afford grand foreign-policy initiatives
Michael Mandelbaum
August 31, 2010

Gaza: The Silver Lining?

US focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could lift a bleak outlook for the Middle East
Gustav Ranis
August 5, 2010

The World Economy Needs Balancing, But How?

Countries exporting, while shying away from importing, won't reduce global debt
David Dapice
August 3, 2010

Obama’s America and the World: A Promise at Risk

To tackle the major challenges of our time, Obama needs wide support
Strobe Talbott
July 20, 2010

How Serious Is the Chinese Challenge? Part II

Despite its rise, China has lopsided financial interdependence with the US
Markus Jaeger
July 15, 2010

How Serious Is the Chinese Challenge? Part I

China displays new willingness to exert global leverage
Bruce Stokes
July 13, 2010

Global Obama Versus Nationalist Europe

Both the US and EU are polarized over issues like trade and immigration
Daniel Williams
April 25, 2016

The Need to Face Facts in Asia

The US and its allies may have to prepare for a new order for Asia
Hugh White
April 22, 2016

Uncertainty Clouds Climate Deal as Nations Prepare to Sign Accord

Consistent government policies on subsidies could stabilize energy markets
Pilita Clark
April 22, 2016

How to Save Brazil

Politicians must restore public confidence, and citizens must accept painful reforms
Luiz Felipe d’Avila
April 18, 2016

Insulting Erdogan: Merkel Falls Flat Over Satirical Poem

German chancellor moves ahead with prosecution of comedian who insulted Turkish president
Stefan Kuzmany
April 18, 2016