Foreign Policy

Wrongful detention is a threat to US persons everywhere, and should be a top priority in domestic and foreign policy.

"While U.S. states and localities may not enter into binding agreements with other nations or act contrary to federal law or policy according to legal precedent, U.S. states and…

The U.S. military should partner with Brazilian forces to counter illegal deforestation that is contributing to climate change.

The United States must rethink its strategy toward Afghanistan and prevent the Taliban from gaining a stronger foothold.

Unless lessons from the Iraq War are fully understood and retained, the United States runs the risk of blundering again.

Integrating human security into U.S. military planning would give substance to the idea of a values-based approach to foreign policy.

"It may be shocking for Americans to realize that there are no laws barring U.S. officials from working or doing business with foreign governments once out of office, despite the…

How can states pursue more ethical, value-based approaches to foreign policy amidst competing priorities and strategic realities?

The Biden administration can do more to develop and implement a “values-based” approach to foreign policy.

The United States cannot destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions with bombs, and it will not go to war in the Middle East to impose regime change in Tehran.

With partners, Washington can affect the calculus of local players and set an example of standing with local pro-democracy actors.

States and other non-federal actors have significant power, much of which is still untapped, to support ongoing sanctions efforts.