Category: POLITICS

Why the American Public is Less Polarized on Foreign Policy

Matthew Rochat | May 17, 2022

Matthew Rochat argues that though the American public has grown increasingly divided on issues of domestic politics, foreign policy has not been subjected to the same level of political polarization. He explains why in his analysis for the Foreign Policy Project.

Belarus’s Weaponization of Migration Should Make Us Reevaluate the Extent of Crimes Against Humanity and Human Rights

Peter Pinto | December 7, 2021

Peter Pinto provides his perspective on the Belarus migration crisis and whether it constitutes a crime against humanity.

Amidst Disinformation and Geopolitical Rivalry, Bulgaria Returns to the Polls July 11th

Kjell Engelbrekt | July 7, 2021

As Bulgarians head to the polls on July 11th for the second time within the span of a few months, Dr. Kjell Engelbrekt provides analysis on why the formation of a new and sustainable coalition government is unlikely.

The U.S. and Hungary: Friends in Need of a Better Way

Jon Greenwald | May 25, 2021

Jon Greenwald argues that Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s championing of what he calls “illiberal democracy”, including drawing closer to Russia and China, presents a security threat to the U.S. and the West more broadly by undermining basic values Washington and the European Union share and thus making it harder to pursue successfully the challenges presented by countries such as China and Russia. It urges and outlines a multi-level diplomatic response respectful of historic Hungarian sensitivities to close the dangerous distance that has opened between Hungary and both Washington and Brussels.

How the United States Can Support Nascent Political Parties

Patrick Quirk and Jan Surotchak | May 13, 2021

Patrick Quirk and Jan Surotchak describe how the United States can support nascent political parties around the world, particularly as the U.S. faces great power competition with authoritarian regimes.

Citizen Commitment – How Fragile States in Sub-Saharan Africa can Thrive

Clement Mutambo | September 13, 2020

Clement Mutambo writes that as seen in Malawi’s recent election, citizen involvement can lead to change in fragile states in Sub-Saharan African.

The UN Security Council is Failing – Why Reform is Needed Now

Breanna Reynolds | March 27, 2020

In this piece for the Foreign Policy Project, Breanna Reynolds highlights the need for reform within the UN Security Council, particularly as challenges to international security have become more complex than ever.

Russia’s Kissinger: The Man Behind Russia’s Geopolitical Grand Strategy

Nicolai Nielsen | December 6, 2018

Nicolai Nielsen writes about the mindset behind Russian foreign policy and its modern mastermind, Alexander Dugin.

Inauspicious Incident: Erdoğan’s Evolving Relationship with Turkey’s Military

Ben Tannenbaum | October 10, 2018

Ben Tannenbaum writes about Turkish President Erdoğan’s evolving relationship with the military at the expense of Turkey’s civil society.

Trump isn’t NATO’s Only Problem

Basel Ammane | September 18, 2018

CIP Non-Resident Fellow Basel Ammane describes that while the risk of a declining US commitment to the alliance is real under the Trump presidency, a shaky commitment by a US president is hardly the only source of problems for today’s NATO.