A renewal of nuclear weapons testing exposes mounting risks, collapsing treaties and a new era of proliferation shaping the second Cold War. July 30, 2020: Activists in costumes as United States ...

Finland’s NATO membership transforms security dynamics on the alliance’s northeastern flank. Nov. 20, 2024: A Finnish soldier wears the flag of Finland and the NATO “Exercise Lightning Strike” logo on ...

Europe’s burdensome rules and upward spending trajectory contrast with America’s deregulation and dynamism, widening the transatlantic economic divide. June 7: Thousands marched in London against ...

Private trading venues mitigate automated, predatory technologies while improving the execution, liquidity and resilience of securities exchanges globally. April 2024: A screen displays an algorithmic ...

Ukraine joining the European Union could act as a catalyst for disruptive change, making the union leaner and more effective. Without decisive action and courageous ...

In June 2025 at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said “We view Southeast Asia as a very promising region.” His remarks came as Russia declared a focus ...

This is part two of the GIS series on academic freedom. The first installment is available here. Universities are often idealized as neutral spaces of knowledge creation and critical thinking. However ...

Academic freedom, once the bedrock of universities, is facing internal threats as complacency and bureaucratization undermine independent thought and inquiry. This is part one of the GIS series on ...

The popularity of conservative nationalist movements and political parties is on the rise. One shared position is support for more restrictive immigration policies. Recent political events in Europe ...

The Human Rights Council of the United Nations is unable to confront serious human rights situations evenhandedly. The divergent interests of the UN membership makes reform of the Human Rights Council ...

Factory-built reactors offer a scalable, low-carbon solution for climate and digital needs yet still face legacy challenges to nuclear deployment. July 2023: The factory-assembled core of a small ...

While sanctions have not brought an end to the war in Ukraine, they will still have a devastating impact for Russian citizens. Under the pressure of sanctions, Russia ...