American Statecraft Program News Today

As tensions escalate between Russia and Western powers, Putin orders tactical nuclear drills, citing threats from France, Britain, and USA.

Ukrainian soldiers defending Avdiivka, an eastern town at a strategic crossroads, knew last week they would have to give up the fight.

China's navy has started escorting Chinese cargo ships through the Red Sea, according to a shipping company and Chinese state media reports. This comes as many cargo shipping companies have decided to avoid the globally important trade passage because of attacks from Houthi rebels. Since November, Iran-backed Houthis have launched scores of drone and missile…

New Poll: Nearly A Majority Of Black American Voters Oppose U.S. Government Funding To Israel

Iranian attacks against three neighboring countries indicate that Tehran has been emboldened by the performance of its militia proteges and raise questions about whether it will directly challenge the U.S. and its partners in the Middle East.

Why has South Africa stepped up to challenge Israel's war in Gaza? The reasons date back to the apartheid era and are complicated.

Iraq’s prime minister called for an end to US presence after a drone strike killed a senior militia leader.

The Yemen-based, Iran-backed group hasn’t been fazed by a US-led response.

In living up to their shared responsibility for Ukraine’s post-war security, Western leaders can draw inspiration from ‘coercive’ historical peace processes like South Korea and West Germany.

Pressure is mounting on Biden to strike the Houthis, but that could mean war across Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran