

What the Culture Wars Get Wrong
When it comes to teaching U.S. history, a new survey finds that Americans agree on much more than they think.

Where Political Science Can Help Us Deal with Climate Change
Political science has been slow to grapple with climate change, but it can play a critical role in addressing obstacles to nation-wide action. Frank Fukuyama's latest.

The Long War of Ideas
A survey of America’s funding of the war of ideas during the Cold War can be instructive.

Someone Else's Utopia
Do political elites really drive change in America? Timothy Shenk’s new book explores why many of America’s political reformers have failed–and why that’s a good thing.

The Sources of Chinese Conduct
China’s aggressive foreign policy has more than one cause, which means that it is likely to persist.

Rough Road to Ramstein
As defense ministers meet in Germany to tussle over tanks, policymakers must know: Ukrainian victory will be a crucial defeat for Russian revanchism. The alternatives are bleak.

Towards a True 'Zeitenwende'
Germany, the United States, and how today’s challenges are creating new opportunities for liberal democracy.