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Back to SearchWhat Trump’s Peace Plan Means for Israel and Hamas
Nearly two years after the Hamas attacks, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu are pushing a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Experts Steven Cook and Sanam Vakil say the terms essentially d…
Published on 10 hours ago
80th Birthday Blues: UN's Fight to Stay Relevant
As the United Nations turns 80, it faces a legitimacy crisis fueled by budget cuts, global crises, and a United States President that is antagonistic toward the institution. This week’s UNGA highligh…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Why Trump’s State Visit Could Shape the UK’s Next Chapter
President Trump’s state visit comes at a precarious time for Britain: weak growth, political turbulence, and pressure to reset its ties with the EU. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer forging a strate…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Why Dambisa Moyo Thinks This Economic Moment is Different
From slowing growth, tariffs and widening inequality, the rules of the global economy are being rewritten and affecting us all. Baroness Dambisa Moyo shares her insights on the forces driving this ne…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Jan Egeland on Syria’s Defining Moment and a Humanitarian Reset
Syria’s war may have faded from the headlines, but for millions of refugees, the crisis is far from over. Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, explains why global aid is failing and wh…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.’ Wrong Focus
Almost every conversation about China is framed as an all-out competition—but expert Jessica Chen Weiss argues that reflexive rivalry is making America weaker, not stronger. She breaks down why resil…
Published on 1 month ago
The US and Europe Unite with Ukraine—What Comes Next?
As Ukraine calls for security and support, world leaders juggle high-stakes negotiations and competing interests. Alexander Cooley and Alex Dukalskis, authors of Dictating the Agenda: The Authoritari…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Is India Under Pressure to Pick a Side?
India’s rise is undeniable—but so are the roadblocks. With President Trump threatening to double tariffs over Russian oil imports and China on its doorstep, can the world’s largest democracy maintai…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump’s Tariffs: Can Global Trade Survive the Shock?
A fresh round of reciprocal tariffs from President Trump has rattled markets and prompted concern over the future of trade. As uncertainty grows for businesses, consumers, and governments alike, two …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Driving the World to Recognize a Palestinian State?
Starvation is spreading in Gaza—not because of a lack of aid, but because humanitarian access is being blocked. Former UN World Food Programme Executive Director and Council Distinguished Fellow Erth…
Published on 2 months ago