The Sino-American relationship does have some similarities to the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union—but also many differences.

The Trump Administration wants to reprocess spent nuclear fuel to extract plutonium. It’s a dream that won’t die—but it’s never made economic, environmental, or strategic sense.

A territorial dispute between Moscow and Tokyo illustrates the challenge mid-sized powers face in an era of great power competition.

A recent TAI essay by an anonymous Japanese official argued that Trump’s China strategy is better for Japan than Obama’s. It caused quite a stir in Tokyo. Here, a Japanese professor offers his response.

Is the Golden State really the gold standard for assimilating immigrants? Four books illustrate the tensions, trade-offs, and ironies of California’s immigration policies.

The Trump Administration finally offers a rationale for the German troop drawdown. It doesn’t make sense.

China’s strategy relies on poaching foreign technology. Ours should be geared toward stopping them.

Gore Vidal’s 1964 political drama is a study in the ethics of mudslinging, which remains all too relevant as we enter this year’s election season.

A recent essay collection from Vladimir Tismaneanu and Bogdan Iacob surveys the “ideological storms” that challenged liberalism in the 20th century—and offers a cautionary tale about the seductions of illiberalism today.

The 2020 election could result in widespread civil unrest unless immediate action is taken.