Is the G-20 Useless?
Emma Ashford: Happy Friday, Matt! It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the White House, as the president wrapped up a whirlwind tour to...
Can BRICS Derail the Dollar’s Dominance?
Matthew Kroenig: Hi, Emma! Welcome back from Hawaii. I hope your flight was smoother than Yevgeny Prigozhin’s last trip. What should we discuss this week? ...
Should the West Keep Arming Ukraine or Push for Peace?
Emma Ashford: Aloha, Matt! I’m here on vacation in Hawaii, but glad we can still chat. Of course, I hadn’t expected the eyes of the...
Does U.S. Military Training Embolden Coup Plotters in Africa?
Matt Kroenig: Hi, Emma. We are heading into the summer beach season. I hope you and our readers will enjoy some time off from work...
Would the Israel Model Work for Ukraine?
Emma Ashford: Hey, Matt, I hear you’re in Europe, just like U.S. President Joe Biden. Are you consulting with NATO allies or just boosting Europe’s...
Is Revolt in Russia Good for America?
Matt Kroenig: Hi, Emma. It’s been a bit of a slow news week, and it’s therefore hard to decide what to debate in our column,...
Did Trump’s Bathroom Stash Threaten National Security?
Emma Ashford: Hey, Matt, sorry I’m late. It’s summer in Washington, which can mean only one thing: roadwork and traffic delays. Do other countries basically...
Is Europe Serious About Self-Defense, or Free-Riding?
Matt Kroenig: Hi Emma! I hope you are enjoying this lovely spring weather. I just returned from Stockholm where I had some fascinating discussions with...
What Does Turkey’s Election Mean for the World?
Emma Ashford: Hey Matt, have you seen the new Netflix show The Diplomat? I hear it’s making the State Department look more exciting than it...
Is Decoupling Destabilizing the Global Economy?
Matt Kroenig: Hi Emma! I taught my last class of the semester at Georgetown this week, and I am looking forward to one less responsibility...