Vali Nasr points out that the Islamic Republic is facing a perfect storm of external and internal threats to its survival.

Joseph E. Stiglitz thinks the rest of the world should plan for the worst and pursue a policy of containment of the US.

Stephen Holmes explains the deep, dark meaning of the Trump administration's falsehoods about Renee Nicole Good.

Jorge G. Castañeda fears that the capture of Venezuela’s president augurs a new era of US intervention in Latin America.

Daniel Gros points out that the forces shaping the performance of China, Europe, and the US are largely immune to policy.

Ami assesses the likely implications of the US attack on Venezuela for international relations.

Jim O'Neill thinks the US intervention in Venezuela ends all hope that the old international order can still be salvaged.

Rachel Glennerster call on multilateral development banks to commit now to providing at-risk funding for bets on vaccines.

Ana Palacio shows why China is well positioned to capitalize on the destruction wrought by Donald Trump in 2025.

Timothy Snyder draws parallels between the US president’s act of war and the history of imperialism and fascism.

Stephen Holmes assesses a policy made possible by the destruction of mechanisms intended to discipline US presidents' power.

Richard Haass explains why the US military intervention and arrest of Nicolás Maduro will play well in Beijing and Moscow.