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Ukrainian military woman with the Ukrainian flag

These are tough days for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. Fellow Joe Barnes discusses the current state of U.S. and international support for Ukraine and an embattled conflict with no end in sight.

Joe Barnes April 1, 2024

China Studies | Commentary

Taiwan Is Not Your Father’s Democracy Anymore

Taiwan’s Jan. 13 elections saw voters assert an increasingly diverse and inclusive democratic identity. Allies and foes alike should take note, writes fellow Steven W. Lewis.

Steven W. Lewis January 22, 2024

Commentary

Buckle Up for Another Wild Year in US Foreign Policy

Will 2024 be another chaotic year in U.S. foreign policy? From Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas war, fellow Joe Barnes reviews the major challenges President Joe Biden faced in 2023 and what they could mean for the November election.

Joe Barnes January 4, 2024

Commentary

The Gaza War Reveals Signs of US Strategic Overreach

The deepening conflict in Gaza reveals the risk of being a global power. It’s time for us to substantially reduce U.S. commitments around the world — or dramatically increase the resources we commit to defending our far-flung interests, writes fellow Joe Barnes.

Joe Barnes October 17, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

The U.S. Could Leapfrog The World In Producing Clean Hydrogen—But Only If Treasury Encourages Diverse Investments

In recent days, record-breaking extreme heat has provided a preview of what’s in store as global temperatures continue to…

Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Diverging Storylines in the World of Energy Came Together Last Year

The 2023 edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy (the 72nd annual edition; now under the management of the Energy…

Mark Finley June 30, 2023

Commentary

Washington’s Approval of F-16 Training for Ukraine Signals We’re with Kyiv for the Long Haul

President Joe Biden recently announced that the U.S. will support efforts to train Ukrainian personnel in the use of F-16 fighter aircraft. What will this mean for the future of the conflict and the involvement of the United States? Fellow Joe Barnes explains.

Joe Barnes May 25, 2023