Analysis

Dariana Grayaznova   Child marriages, early marriages and forced marriages are grave human rights violations. The practices have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for individuals, families, communities and societies. Across Eurasia, gaps in legal protections and inadequate law enforcement are enabling child marriages, early marriages and forced marriages (CEFM) …

Josef Ernst The U.S. State Department has long been respected for its venerable tradition of thoughtful and sound policy analysis — an intellectual legacy that traces back to George F. Kennan’s famous “Long Telegram” from Moscow in 1946, later published anonymously under X in Foreign Affairs in 1947. …

Carolina Martinez In 1967, Latin America and the Caribbean made history. With the Treaty of Tlatelolco, it became the world’s first nuclear-weapon-free zone, positioning itself as a moral compass in a world on the brink of annihilation. For decades, the region led by example in disarmament affairs — …

Staikou Dimitra  The recent visit of an Indian government delegation to Washington on July 11 marks a pivotal chapter in the evolving economic and strategic partnership between the United States and India. At stake is not just a bilateral trade agreement (BTA), but the broader realignment of global …

Stephan Richter Donald Trump has had his way in getting his U.S. budget — the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) passed. As Americans grapple with the consequences of the Trump administration’s new budget law — a law that slashes vital programs for the poor while favoring the wealthy …

Eldar Mamedov Russia sees much to gain from engaging with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Earlier this month, in a move that surprised some, Russia formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The decision reflected a calculated geopolitical strategy rather than an ideological endorsement. By engaging with the …

Ferial Ara Saeed Saudi Arabia and the UAE have emerged as central components in the Trump administration’s AI strategy. But interdependence carries its risks. Red Cell The Red Cell series is published in collaboration with the Stimson Center. Drawing upon the legacy of the CIA’s Red Cell—established following …

Paul London Like Donald Trump now, U.S. leaders in the 1920s just wanted to wring money out of Europe. However, Donald Trump is also keen on completely rewriting the history of U.S.-European relations. With Donald Trump claiming that the “EU is far nastier than China,” it is high …

American interests are advanced by connecting the world’s free and open spaces through enhancing connectivity, buoying regional aspirations for peace and prosperity, and denying operational space to revisionist actors. Globalization—characterized by chasing the lowest costs of production, including in rival countries’ territory—is at an end. Yet, this does …