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A voter casts their ballot during the presidential election at a polling centre in Analakely, Antananarivo, Madagascar November 7, 2018. REUTERS/Malin Palm - RC15F4D62800

Experts discuss power transitions in Africa

Adam Twardowski

Friday, December 7, 2018

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What’s it like to be a post-doctoral fellow with Brookings Foreign Policy?

Rush Doshi, Sharan Grewal, and Tanvi Madan

Thursday, December 6, 2018

A pier on the frozen Azov Sea is seen in Mariupol, Ukraine December 1, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich - RC176728D900

The battle for Azov: Round 1 goes to Russia

Monday, December 3, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush walks the gangway as he arrives for the christening ceremony of the USS George H.W. Bush at Northrop-Grumman's shipyard in Newport News, Virginia in this October 7, 2006 file photo. The Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is scheduled to enter service in late 2008. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) - TM3E8BU1BPV01

Remembering George H.W. Bush—A wise foreign policy leader

Monday, December 3, 2018

U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers listen as President Donald Trump speaks before signing the National Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum, New York, U.S., August 13, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC12B4CBE340

How the U.S. military became the exception to America’s wage stagnation problem

Brendan R. Stickles

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Newly-elected freshman U.S. House members depart the steps of the U.S. Capitol after holding a class photo in Washington, U.S. November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - S1BEUMZTJDAB

How will the new Congress approach the defense budget?

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks with troops from the 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade at Base Camp Donna in Donna, Texas, U.S., November 14, 2018. Master Sgt. Jacob Caldwel/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC1C0229FF40

Is civilian control of the military eroding?

Michael E. O’Hanlon

Monday, November 26, 2018

U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) (2nd L) speaks during a news conference about his opposition to moving forward on a vote to ratify the START treaty during the current lame duck session, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, December 21, 2010. Also pictured are Senator John Thune (R-SD) (L), Senator James Risch (R-ID) (2nd R) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) (R). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) - GM1E6CM03QN01

To save arms control, House Dems should act like a GOP senator

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Congressman Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a forum hosted by newsmagazine Veja in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto - RC1ADE98BCF0

How Brazil’s Bolsonaro can apply global lessons learned in fighting crime

Michael E. O’Hanlon

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan conducts military drills during Keen Sword, a joint field-training exercise involving U.S. military, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel and Royal Canadian Navy, at sea November 3, 2018. REUTERS/Tim Kelly - RC181BE22600

Is the U.S. military ready for the threats it faces? Experts discuss

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, November 7, 2018