The 21st century began with an extraordinary imbalance in world power. The United States was the only country able to project military…
Many a modern president has lost momentum and suffered what are termed "scandals" in his second term. President Barack Obama's current…
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…
There is an inherent tension between implementing organizations—which have specific objectives and narrow missions
and mandates—and…
Reflecting on the events of last week in Boston and surrounding area, Professor Burns believes that the wisest strategy will be to stay…
"Leadership" is not a common topic for research in international development. In recent years, however, prominent studies like the 2008…
Amid the shock, grief and anger, what can we learn? Nicholas Burns dissects this week's Boston Marathon bombings.
Thirty years ago, I was a young woman living and working in London. In those days, Britain was a class-bound and male-dominated society,…