The recovery of American soft power in 2021 is far from guaranteed. While we begin to navigate a post-pandemic world, it is important that the U.S. works to ramp up its soft power leadership to avoid losing its competitive edge. Read more...

Mainstream media gets a bad rep. So as many turn to Telegram, Clubhouse, & TikTok, one wonders: how are extremists exploiting these alternative platforms?Read more...

China has concentrated much of its efforts on the African continent as part of the Belt and Road Infrastructure Initiative (BRI). The southern African region has been in the forefront of Chinese government influence.Read more...

The Biden Administration should elevate the Arctic's public profile to address the full scope of security implications of a melting Arctic.Read more...

With the global water crisis only projected to worsen, water diplomacy can serve as a tool for promoting national and regional stability and sustainable development.Read more...

As the world emerges from the pandemic, the U.S. should lead a multilateral effort to revitalize global democracy. Read more...

With the necessary reforms, Radio Martí may enhance its potential to engage Cuban audiences and fulfill its mission to broadcast free and credible news. Read more...

Subnational diplomacy can offer a path for U.S.- China collaboration on global issues like as climate change despite national tension. Read more...

To combat foreign disinformation, the Biden Administration must take a stronger stance against Russian interference. Read more...

Much of American society is extremely susceptible to disinformation from sources from a variety of political and non-political persuasions, and the U.S. needs to better address the need to inoculate its citizens against disinformation.Read more...