Foreign Policy

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.

"The United States has a valuable opportunity to help the people of Eurasia emerge from the shadow of the Soviet Union’s legacy. It cannot do that if it shuts its eyes to the…

Las sanciones de los EE.UU. exacerban el sufrimiento humano. Deberían castigar a los corruptos y poderosos.

U.S. sanctions exacerbate the suffering of millions. They should target the corrupt and powerful instead.

It aims to show that sticking to principles on the one hand and seeking constructive dialogue on the other are not mutually exclusive.

The Biden administration must create a system in which human rights and democracy policymaking is embedded and integrated in its decision-making machinery.

Last in a series of top experts exploring proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government, public integrity, and rule of law.

Ninth essay in a series of top experts exploring proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government, public integrity, and the rule of law.