Politics

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

When Marco Rubio signed on as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State, he went into the job “with eyes wide open,”…

3 Years Later: What Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine Has Cost It and What It’s Gained

Is Vladimir Putin a rational actor who weighs costs and benefits before making a momentous decision, such as whether to…

Geopolitical Experts Assess Western Adversaries’ Alignment as Transatlantic Alliance Falters

U.S.-European tensions and the future of Ukraine dominated the discussions at this year’s Munich Security Conference (MSC). An equally important…

Is Russia’s Economy Collapsing?

Gloom and Doom: The Russian Economy as Seen From the West  Mark Temnycky of the Atlantic Council contributed a Jan. 8,…

Arctic Experts Highlight Importance of Track 2 Cooperation Between US and Russia

The unique potential of the Arctic as a point of potential cooperation between the U.S. and Russia was the subject…

‘The Era of Peace Is Gone’: Dmytro Kuleba Delivers 2025 Lamont Lecture

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, former Ukrainian foreign minister and senior fellow at the Belfer Center…