War

Why China Might Help End This War

It’s because the People’s Republic has as much—or more—to lose in the Russia-Ukraine war as any non-combatant.

By Richard Vague

Should We Drop the War Metaphor?

Why we shouldn't assume a war footing in addressing big societal problems, like COVID, for which we can't define the terms of victory.

By Stuart Whatley Nicholas Agar

Five Paths to Global Respect

America’s international standing has plummeted. Here’s how we change that.

By Neera Tanden Katrina Mulligan

Circumventing Congress's War Powers

Trump has said “great nations do not fight endless wars.” But he has continued ours—and stretched executive authority to an absurd degree.

By Matthew Duss