Relations between the EU and Israel have been deeply strained over the war in Gaza. But the bloc is struggling to withstand the allure of Israel’s tech and missile defense prowess. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishar…

The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, wanted a group of heavyweight former leaders to come up with fresh ideas to address Europe’s defense gaps. Instead, the initiative was killed before it even launched. Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart loo…

The tit-for-tat move marks a new escalation in Berlin and Moscow’s worsening diplomatic fight. The German consulate in St. Petersburg must close by Sept. 18, in response to Berlin’s recent “unfriendly actions,” Russia&#821…

Aug 5, 2024 This original primer, conducted as research for The Africa Futures Project , is an initial exploration into the evolving roles and increasing influence of “middle powers” in Africa. It covers a diverse array of existing and aspi…

Jul 28, 2024 The Africa in Focus series is a forum for the intellectual and critical analysis of processes and policies from the continent and its engagement with the international community. Through thoughtful and dynamic programming, Afri…

Jul 25, 2024 Stephen Walt argues that if Trump and Vance win in November, it will do enormous long-term damage to America's global position.

The former Pennsylvania governor and Department of Homeland Security secretary reflects on the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, 2021. The post The most valuable legacy that the 9/11 generation can leave behind appeared first on Atl…

From soaring debt to trade fragmentation and AI disruption, the global economy faces no shortage of challenges. Here are the five issues to watch at next month’s fall meetings. The post The five issues to watch at next month’s IMF-World Ban…

On July 20, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Amy Woolf published an article in Orbis titled “Nuclear Norms in an Era of Renewed Nuclear Competition.” She highlights that the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (Ne…

Many U.S. companies publicly commit to supporting veterans, but available data often cannot show whether those efforts translate into lasting career outcomes. Better information about retention and advancement would help to determine which …

In this new, two-year role, Wenger will advance RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure's research agenda on artificial intelligence, including its effects on workers, labor markets, public finances, and the broader economy.

No single safeguard can prevent an actor from using artificial intelligence to help build a biological weapon, but nine interventions layered together could meaningfully lower the risk of a high consequence AI-enabled biological attack.

Jul 11, 2024 Efforts to measure and mitigate the impact of methane emissions was the topic of discussion last Monday (June 10, 2024) at a panel convened as part of Climate Action Week in the Northwest Building, sponsored by Harvard’s Salata…

Jul 1, 2024 The Environment and Natural Resources Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership. The Roy Award, present…

Jun 26, 2024 Air-source heat pump adoption will increase heating costs for approximately half of all Massachusetts households due to high electricity prices, according to a new town-level spatial analysis by researchers at Harvard Universit…

Indian laws never specified any single document as proof of citizenship, but the Modi government’s citizenship screening drive has turned it into a big question.

The real question is not simply how many provinces Pakistan needs, but whether its political system can make smaller units more accountable, representative and effective.

The destruction of the Trishuli-Bhotekoshi corridor is a local tragedy with national economic consequences.

Top 25 UK Cosmetic Dentists with Prices, Treatments & Reviews Kings of War presents a... The post Top 25 UK Cosmetic Dentists with Prices, Treatments& Reviews appeared first on The Kings of War . Top 25 UK Cosmetic Dentists with Prices,…

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Commercial extraction may arrive as early as 2027, but without a rulebook — Australia must enter the fray.

After a downturn and then stabilisation, have Canberra and Beijing settled on a tenuous middle ground?

The world's leading autocracies, notably China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, are increasingly pulling in the same direction but the grouping is transactional, leaderless, and riven by competing interests.

The authors analyzed public disclosures, foundation tax returns, and federal contractor reports to assess how S&P 500 companies support veterans and found little alignment among corporate statements, foundation giving, and protected veteran…

Focusing on S&P 500 firms, RAND researchers analyzed public data on what companies say about veteran support, how their foundations give to veteran causes, and the extent to which federal contractors hire protected veterans.

The authors analyze all Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act plans across five plan cycles, identifying strategies that policymakers can use to benchmark plans and strengthen coordination between postsecondary education and workforce sy…

Canada's retaliatory tariffs put Trump's trade strategy to the test Expert comment LToremark 9 September 2026 US–Canada trade war will test not only economic strength but also political will. On the latter, Canada may have an advantage. As …

What to learn from Russia's State Duma elections 22 September 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 9 September 2026 Chatham House and Online Following Russia’s parliamentary vote, experts assess what the results reveal about R…

North Korea’s military partnership with Russia has consequences far beyond Ukraine Expert comment thilton.drupal 9 September 2026 North Korea is emerging as Russia’s reserve arsenal – and potentially its reserve army. This deepening partner…

Annual Review 2025–26 Other resource tharrisson.drupal 1 September 2026 Explore highlights from our work over the past year, including research, events, and impact. Chair’s statement The turbulence in international affairs over the la…

Annual Review 2024–25 Other resource dora.popova 28 August 2025 Explore highlights from our work, including research, events, and some of the policy decision-makers who have visited us in the past year. Chair’s statement In an unsettled wor…

Conflict prevention under pressure Research paper dora.popova 2 April 2025 How effective are the most common interventions, and are they fit for future conflicts? With governments around the world seeking to reduce their foreign aid budgets…

Regardless of the US election’s outcome, Europe will face some difficult choices on how far liberal states should cooperate with illiberal ones in shaping the international order.

Russia and the eastern neighbourhood are Lithuania’s top foreign policy priorities, even in a global pandemic.

Sweden needs to stay flexible – and avoid getting stuck in one coalition – if it wants to use its power in the EU to the fullest.