More than a century after its end, the memory of World War I remains haunting. But as Odd Arne Westad argues in his book, “The Coming Storm: Power, Conflict, and Warnings from History”, the real problem is that it isn’t haunting us enough.
Sean DurnsApril 15, 2026
Ultimately, when it comes to government-administered international humanitarian aid, Americans must ask themselves: what is the point of U.S. global hegemony if not to make the world a better place?
Brevin AndersonApril 13, 2026
Though the Olympics and FIFA World Cup dominate international sports diplomacy, the World Baseball Classic showcases the soft power of America’s pastime across a surprisingly aligned set of nations.
Caleb Henley AngellMarch 19, 2026
Allowing Russian athletes to compete under their own flag at the 2028 Olympics would amount to sweeping under the rug hundreds of thousands of dead Ukrainian civilians and soldiers—something that must not be allowed to happen
Siobhan Heekin-CanedyFebruary 11, 2026
For nearly a century, from the Concert of Europe in 1815 until 1914, a balance of power was struck among the great powers of Europe via the recognition of spheres of influence. Could a similar approach be the key to peace in the 21st century?
Francis P. SempaNovember 6, 2025
The Vatican has long sought to work through it’s unique diplomatic niche to ease geopolitical tensions where other actors cannot or will not
Manousha DhiwagharJune 13, 2025
If King Solomon is considered to be the archetype of a just statesman, it behooves us to also consider the formative experiences that shaped his sense of leadership
Tim MiloschMay 15, 2025
Indonesia has long sought to balance its desire for Chinese investment with its need to defend its sovereignty, but as China’s aggression in the South China Sea increases, Indonesia is at a crossroads.
Fendy Satria TulodoApril 8, 2025
The United States never legally recognized the Soviet occupation of the Baltics, and neither should America recognize Russia’s annexation of eastern Ukraine
Michael C. DiCiannaMarch 3, 2025
