The Predatory Hegemon: How Trump Wields American Power
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Arctic Ocean Governance: Workshop Report and Recommendations for Policymakers
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Mushrooming: Tackling Growing Nuclear Proliferation Risk
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In The NewsData Centers and Your Power Bill
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In The NewsRussia Analytical Report, Feb. 9–17, 2026
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Munich Security Conference, 2026
The Belfer Center was at the heart of high-level debates on the key foreign and security policy challenges of our time in Munich, 2026.
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As the U.S.-China relationship continues to take center stage in global affairs, season 3 of Face-Off: the U.S. vs China-- the award-winning podcast-- returns to unpack the latest developments in the economies, warfare, soft power, alliances, and more between the two global superpowers.
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The Struggle for Democracy in the Arab World
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Risk, Leverage, Autonomy: Turkey’s Options in a U.S.–China World
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Governing Solar Radiation Management in a Rapidly Changing Arctic
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The Rules-Based International Order: A Historical Analysis
Is the “rules-based international order” worth maintaining? In the latest issue of International Security, Marc Trachtenberg argues that historical evidence does not support those who argue “yes.” The author presents viable alternatives to the liberal international order—alternatives based on certain traditional ideas about how foreign policy should be conducted.