Over the past two decades, political polarization has steadily eroded the continuity and stability of U.S. foreign policy.

Polarization represents not just an internal challenge but a structural constraint with profound implications for American foreign policy, particularly toward Russia.

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Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and European governments halted all scientific cooperation between federal scientists and their Russian counterparts. Most universities followed suit, abandoning ...

How can Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) be better utilized to accomplish U.S. strategic objectives? This brief identifies mechanisms for enhancing collaboration with partner nations and strengthen ...

Central Asian countries are affected both by the climate change and climate change mitigation and adaptation policies adopted inside and outside the region. In preparation for new realities, they are ...

This year's winners have not been quiet on Russia, its invasion of Ukraine or the dangers to global security, including nuclear threats, posed by the war in Ukraine.