Event Commentaries

In our ever transforming 21st century, major geopolitical trends will continue to shape our world and the relations between nations and associated instruments of national power. We continue to see technological change, supply chain disruptions, and rising competition among global powers, particularly from China as they expand their economic and military influence. It is crucial to understand these shifts to anticipate the challenges of our future world order, as they are rede

Since January 20th, 2025, the presidency of Donald Trump has seen a major shift in the political, economic, and social climate of the U.S., and has reignited national divisions while raising debates over governance, democracy, and the United States’ role in the world. Suzanne Spaulding  is the Senior Adviser for the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and former Undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Sh

Alex Vindman, a regional expert at the heart of U.S. strategy, provided his thoughts on Russia’s war on Ukraine, the American foreign policy, and its role in what he calls a "preventable tragedy."

The Arizona Policy Lab at the University of Arizona’s School of Government and Public Policy recently hosted a roundtable discussion...