Americas

Will Germany’s new leader be reliable enough for Washington? 

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Rachel Rizzo</span>

Chancellor Olaf Scholz must recommit Germany to the transatlantic alliance. That's no easy task.

Engagement Reframed #2: Seize the opportunity to rethink European security

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Emma Ashford</span>

What is the opportunity? The ongoing crisis over Ukraine poses an extraordinary challenge for US and NATO policymakers. In recent months, Russia has positioned increasing numbers of military personnel, heavy weapons, and materiel along the Russian border with Ukraine, as well as near the Ukrainian-Belorussian border. Thus far, the Russian approach suggests that the Kremlin […]

State of the Order: Assessing January 2022

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

For Biden, wreaking havoc on Russia’s economy is the least bad option

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Brian O’Toole</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Daniel Fried</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Edward Fishman</span>

Putin is testing the West’s resolve for tough measures—which is why maximalist banking sanctions are the linchpin of an effective deterrent.