Politics & Diplomacy

State of the Order: Assessing October 2022

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Setting the G20 agenda for food security: Experts and policymakers gather in Bali to find solutions to an urgent challenge

By John Cookson and Daniel Malloy

The Atlantic Council’s first Global Food Security Forum brought together elected leaders, policymakers, and experts to tackle a worsening international crisis.

Russian War Report: Ukrainians celebrate in Kherson as Russia evacuates the city

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

As Russian forces retreat from Kherson, Ukrainians celebrate online and in-person. While the overall status of the withdrawal remains in flux, today’s footage shows Russia is no longer in control of the central parts of Kherson. 

US national interests are best served by stopping Vladimir Putin in Ukraine

By Steven Pifer

As Ukraine defends itself against a full-scale Russian invasion, continued American support is not only the morally correct position but also in the national interests of the United States, writes Steven Pifer.