For Americans who remember Nov. 22, 1963, there is an understandable temptation to dwell on the nearly unbearable tragedy of that day. I…
The federal government shutdown has done serious harm to the public and threatens to create even more havoc as it veers toward a once…
International organizations like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank have been
supporting reform initiatives in developing…
The author comments on the Gezi protest against the sectarianism of Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The author says that…
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, DC, Professor Burns lauds…
For the enormous crowds who gathered in Tahrir Square over the past few days, the military’s announcement abrogating the new constitution…
Following last week's Iranian presidential election, Professor Burns discusses what Hassan Rowhani's surprise victory means for the future…
As we debate our role in the world today, it is worth asking how American global primacy came about in the last century. After all, George…
In this season of commencement addresses, Future of Diplomacy Project Director Nicholas Burns reflects on what he believes to be the most…
Reflecting on the events of last week in Boston and surrounding area, Professor Burns believes that the wisest strategy will be to stay…