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American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Ravi Agrawal, Elise Labott, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Bobby Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"Offering Ukraine something other than NATO membership would send a message to Moscow that the US is committed to Ukraine’s security—but only up to a point," Paul Poast argues.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

"Putin’s decision to attack has made Ukraine’s membership of NATO inevitable," writes Ivo Daalder.

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

"If I were Vladimir Putin, I would not be happy about what happened in Vilnius this week," Ivo Daalder tells Carl Nasman.

Roger Cohen, Deborah Amos, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"Rather than paving the way forward, the summit indicated that the alliance members are only ready for more of the same," Paul Poast argues.

“If ending the war means Ukraine joins NATO, a lot of Russians might feel differently about their commitment to the fight," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

There's a difference between trying to Ukraine’s territory back militarily and politically, Ivo Daalder tells Dmitry Anopchenko.

The G7’s support sent a message to Ukraine, but more importantly to Putin, Ivo Daalder says with Anne Marie Green and Ramy Inocencio.

For Ukraine, “it was unrealistic, frankly, to think that there would be an invitation," Ivo Daalder tells Amna Nawaz.

The talk will be positive because of the weapons, ammo, and most importantly intelligence the US has provided Ukraine, says Ivo Daalder.

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

"Now the question is working out the conditions [...] and not tie it to a condition that Russia has control over," says Ivo Daalder.

NATO has only grown since Putin's plan backfired. "This will be seen as one of the greatest strategic failures in history," says Ivo Daalder.

"The signal that it sends to Vladimir Putin that the allies are committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes [...] is very important," says Mitchel Wallerstein.

President Zelenskyy calls the NATO's delay on admitting Ukraine "absurd." "We all regret having sent a Tweet or writing an email,” says Ivo Daalder.

“The important decision that NATO will announce is that Ukraine [...] no longer needs what is called a membership action plan," says Ivo Daalder.

Jamil Anderlini, Bobby Ghosh, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

NATO "no longer has the luxury of ignoring the how and when" of Ukraine joining, argues Council CEO Ivo Daalder.

NATO should focus its attention on the problem right next door, not on China, argues Council CEO Ivo Daalder.

Stefan Kornelius, Catherine Philp, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Does Prigozhin's mutiny underscore an essential weakness for Vladimir Putin? Council President Ivo Daalder weighs in with Jen Psaki on MSNBC.

We need smart and efficient food systems to preserve the Earth—are young people the silver bullet?

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

"While defeat for Ukraine would be plenty bad, it would not have grave implications outside of Europe," Paul Poast argues.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Jamil Anderlini, and Anton La Guardia join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"Though the Kremlin has long portrayed Ukraine's membership in NATO as a red line, there is no need to fear Russia's response to Kyiv's accession to the alliance," Paul Poast writes.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.

As world leaders meet in Japan, they are likely to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and economic coercion from China, Craig Kafura tells Steve Scully.

Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.

More so than any other racial or ethnic group, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans want the United States to play an active part in global affairs.