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Inflection Points

Jul 18, 2026

Messi’s last dance—and America’s arrival

By Frederick Kempe

The Argentine football legend’s likely final World Cup appearance comes as the sport is taking off in the United States.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

Balkans Debrief

Jul 16, 2026

What’s Next for Vučić and Serbia’s EU Future? | A Debrief with Srđan Majstorović

Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Srdjan Majstorovic to discuss Serbia's EU future.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Inflection Points

Jul 15, 2026

The defining issues Lindsey Graham leaves behind

By Frederick Kempe

The late senator spent his final days pushing hard for Ukrainian sovereignty and Saudi-Israeli diplomatic normalization.

Israel Middle East

Report

Jul 15, 2026

2026 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes: The legal foundations that enable prosperity are rapidly eroding

By Ignacio Campomanes, Nina Dannaoui-Johnson, Annie (Yu-Lin) Lee, James Mazzarella

Adherence to the rule of law has declined sharply since 2020. Drawing on thirty years of data across 171 countries, the 2026 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes show why that matters: without strong legal foundations, economic reforms stall, democracies erode, and prosperity stays out of reach for millions.

Freedom and Prosperity Rule of Law

Inflection Points

Jul 10, 2026

Trump should seize upon his NATO-Ukraine moment

By Frederick Kempe

Europe and Ukraine represent the US president’s greatest remaining chance at a foreign-policy legacy.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Fast Thinking

Jul 8, 2026

Was the NATO Summit a success?

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts break down an eventful two days in Ankara.

NATO Security & Defense

Strategic Litigation

Jul 8, 2026

Strategic Litigation Project Quarterly Newsletter: Responding to emerging crises

By Gissou Nia

The latest updates on the Strategic Litigation Project's work advancing human rights and accountability.

Afghanistan China

Balkans Debrief

Jul 8, 2026

Can soccer unite Bosnia beyond politics? | A Debrief With Jasmin Mujanović And Dženeta Karabegović

Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Jasmin Mujanović And Dzeneta Karabegović about Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup run and its significance for the country's political unity.

Europe & Eurasia Migration

The Big Story

Jul 2, 2026

A misguided war, a flawed deal, and a dangerous future. Here’s what to do next on Iran.

By William F. Wechsler

Trump should embrace a new negotiating approach, a new emphasis on regional security and deterrence, and a new commitment to preparing for the future.

Iran Middle East

Report

Jul 1, 2026

How NATO is facing mounting cybersecurity challenges

By G. Alexander Crowther

NATO's cyber defenses boast strong policy and training, but uneven capabilities and rising state threats will continue to pose major challenges.

Cybersecurity Defense Technologies