GeoStrategy Initiative Analysis and Events

No ‘pivot’ needed: The US can secure Europe and Asia at the same time

By Andrew A. Michta

The argument for a “pivot to Asia” at the expense of the European pillar of American grand strategy reflects a fundamental misreading of US history and interests.

State of the Order: Assessing November 2022

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

Memo to the G20: The fierce urgency of food security

By Peter Engelke

The G20 must have the foresight and courage to embrace innovative and transformative solutions to the challenge of global hunger.

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.

An allied strategy for China after the 20th Party Congress

By Matthew Kroenig, Jeffrey Cimmino, David O. Shullman, Colleen Cottle, Emma Verges

Chinese president Xi Jinping secured a third term in power as general secretary, and China is likely to continue along a more assertive course in global affairs. The United States and its allies need an updated strategy to navigate this period of relations with China.

Experts react: Xi solidifies his power at China’s Communist Party Congress. What should the world take away?

By Atlantic Council experts

We asked our China watchers to explain how the world should read Xi Jinping’s approach to the economy, Taiwan, and more.

State of the Order: Assessing September 2022

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