National Security Strategy

Iceland may seek European integration partly as a hedge against a more capricious and unpredictable United States, and others may follow.

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' recent advisory opinion addresses the obligations of States and private actors to prevent and combat illicit trafficking of firearms.

The Shield of the Americas operationalizes the 2025 National Security Strategy, creating serious consequences for sovereignty, civil-military relations, and democratic governance.

Forced labor in China undermines American security and values. Strong U.S. enforcement of trade laws and supply chain standards can defend human rights and competitiveness.

The U.S. can more effectively anticipate and halt atrocities worldwide through prioritizing atrocity prevention and leveraging tools.

In the Indo-Pacific, climate funding can help combat China's influence - boosting allies' climate resilience and U.S. national security.

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

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

The administration risks leaving the US overcommitted and overextended during a period of substantial shifts in the global balance of power.

It's time to get off this loop. But ending “endless wars” should not be equated with simplistic solutions.

The necessary post-Afghanistan debate is heating up, and it should be informed by history’s lessons and enduring American values.

War and weapons cannot solve today’s most urgent challenges. They require peacebuilding, diplomacy, and conflict-sensitive development.