After piling up trillions of dollars of war debt during the last decade, America seemed to be on the brink of a new era -- ready to shut…
The media storm engulfing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) misses the main story. The disability claims backlog, the scheduling…
Who caused the Cold War? In War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy downplayed the role of human agency in shaping events, writing that “a king is…
When we try to understand cyber governance, it is important to remember how new cyberspace is. The World Wide Web was conceived in 1989,…
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…
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…
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…