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...
When Fighting Is More Rational Than Peacemaking
Matt Kroenig: Hi, Emma! I’m sorry I’m late. I drove into the office this morning and got stuck in traffic. It seems that D.C. rush...
Will Finland’s NATO Accession Make a Difference?
Emma Ashford: Hey, Matt! So, I have a delicate question for you: Have you ever been found naked in the basement of a European embassy?...
What Does Xi’s Visit to Russia Mean for the World?
Emma Ashford: Hey, Matt! It’s almost the best time of the year in Washington: spring! The weather is warming up, the cherry blossoms are flowering,...
Does the United States Have More Leverage Over Israel Than It Thinks?
Matthew Kroenig: Hi, Emma! What have you been up to since our last debate? Emma Ashford: Well, this morning I got stuck in traffic. I...
Why Can’t the World Agree on Ukraine?
Emma Ashford: Hey, Matt! Greetings from sunny Cartagena, Colombia, where I’m talking about U.S. foreign policy. I’m about as far from the war in Ukraine...