What follows President Trump’s decision to step back from threatening to use force in Greenland?
Following the military operation in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro, President Trump turned his attention to Greenland, a large,…
Is Iran on the brink of change?
As the Islamic Republic continues its violent crackdown on political protesters, Brookings Foreign Policy scholars examine whether this…
Is Trump a unique commander in chief?
Donald Trump, the nation’s 45th and 47th president, is distinctive. He is one of only two people in…
What did the US achieve in the Venezuela operation?
Scott Anderson and Caitlin Talmadge discuss the legal, tactical, and strategic angles of the recent U.S. military operation…
Making sense of the US military operation in Venezuela
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a special operation to exfiltrate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and…
Behind the negotiating table to end the Russia-Ukraine war
A recent flurry of negotiations among American, Russian, Ukrainian, and European officials to find a diplomatic solution to…
Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters
*Note that this methodology includes some sections and footnotes from the above piece for clarity and readability. As…
Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
Following the launch of a new report by Brookings’ Africa Growth Initiative, host Landry Signé sits down with…
As China Gains in Space Race, New Bill Looks to ‘Launch’ US Forward
As a fierce competition between the United States and China heats up on Earth, a new bill in…
What’s at stake at UNGA 2025?
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened this month under the theme “Better together:…
Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty
President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” marked a shift in U.S. policy, departing from the rules-based trade…
Democracy and policy: Reimagining a global democratic future
At this pivotal moment in history, democracies face unprecedented challenges with global strains of democratic backsliding and a…