Articles

Gaza Needs ‘Generation After’ Plan

November 18, 2024 Ilan I. Berman Washington Times

America is often called a nation of problem-solvers. So it's not surprising that, virtually from the start of Israel's war with Hamas last fall, U.S. officials have been pressing Israel to lay out a plan for a "day after" in the Gaza Strip.

Donald Trump Can’t Ignore Africa

November 15, 2024 Lilly Harvey The National Interest

The incoming administration has a unique opportunity to cultivate a dynamic partnership with Africa that transcends conventional diplomacy, intensifies economic ties, balances security commitments, and revitalizes development efforts

Why Does the U.S. Rely on Chinese State-Owned Shipping?

October 31, 2024 Alexander B. GrayAndrew Liang The National Interest

In recent years, the Biden administration has promoted the need for “resilient, diverse, and secure supply chains” and urged the identification of vulnerabilities that could affect the country’s national security. Interestingly, one of the most visible components in the nation’s supply chain—ocean shipping—matches this description yet is rarely afforded the attention it deserves. That’s a costly mistake because Chinese state-owned shipping is thoroughly embedded in and integrated within the logistics infrastructure of the United States and the West more broadly. 

America’s Adversaries Also Get a Vote

October 31, 2024 Ilan I. Berman American Foreign Policy Council

All eyes are now on next week’s highly-anticipated, and hotly contested, national election. In recent days, we’ve witnessed a flurry of media reports about how malign actors like Russia, China and Iran are seeking to shape U.S. political discourse ahead of that pivotal vote.