Research Library | Baker Institute

Chinese Anime and Japanese Mahjong: The Clandestine Battle Between Digital Content Economies

The latest rivalry between China and Japan is over digital media, specifically over what countries can claim the label of “anime.” But what’s going on is much more complex than the oversimplified “China vs. Japan” narrative, writes research associate Brandon Zheng.

Brandon Zheng May 10, 2023

Aerial map of Ukraine, highlighted in red

Commentary

The War in Ukraine Is Underscoring US Security Challenges in Europe and East Asia

The Russia-Ukraine war may have strengthened the NATO alliance. But it also raises critical questions about Europe’s security architecture and U.S. policy toward China.

Joe Barnes May 3, 2023

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Commentary

Accusations of US Spying in Mexico Reveal AMLO’s Hostile Intentions Toward US Interests

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's deference to drug cartels in Mexico reveals that he is not interested in meaningful cooperation on bilateral drug law enforcement, and his administration should be regarded as hostile to U.S. interests, writes nonresident fellow Gary Hale.

Gary J. Hale April 27, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Canada’s Natural Gas Distribution Network is the Latest Target for Russian Hackers

Once again, more than a decade after NSA contractor Edward Snowden departed the United States with a massive trove of…

Christopher Bronk April 13, 2023

Commentary

Mexico Took a US Asset — With Barely a Whimper From the Biden Administration

With little pushback from the Biden administration, Mexican officials seized an American company’s port facility earlier this month. But history shows Mexico should be wary of engaging in such provocations, writes nonresident fellow Gary Hale.

Gary J. Hale March 31, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

As Longterm Partnership With U.S. Fades, Saudi Arabia Seeks to Diversify its Diplomacy

The fact that Saudi Arabia entered a rapprochement deal with Iran and chose China to broker it came as a surprise to many…

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen March 27, 2023

Science and Technology Policy | Commentary

Who Is Responsible Around Here?

In January 2012, I wrote^a about the past and future of artificial intelligence (AI). I reiterated Bill Joy's 2000 question: …

Moshe Vardi March 1, 2023

Commentary

Biden in Kyiv: The War in Ukraine After One Year

It's been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Where do things stand now? Fellow Joe Barnes explores recent developments, including Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv this week, and why the prospect of a full Russian “victory” has long since vanished.

Joe Barnes February 22, 2023

Commentary

Two Years In, Biden Gets an 'Incomplete' Grade on Foreign Policy

Although President Joe Biden restored a more traditional approach to U.S. foreign policy in his first two years, he has been no Obama 2.0.

Joe Barnes January 19, 2023

Commentary

Looking Back at Our Impact in 2022

In 2022, the nation faced fundamental questions about how we govern our economy and society — particularly how we formulate public policy. Here, we share 10 highlights of our work that illustrate our impact from the previous year.

David M. Satterfield December 21, 2022