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Global Affairs How the War in Iran Has Weakened the U.S. in the Great Power Game Russia and China are reaping the rewards of American focus on the Middle East April 13, 2026
Global Affairs A New Uncertainty on the Global Stage Stagnating world powers usher in a new era of global competition, bringing upsides and pitfalls, argues a political scientist April 10, 2026
War How Not to Win a War Overconfidence is the Achilles’ heel of leaders who think they’ve got an easy victory—and other lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Ukraine March 20, 2026
Global Affairs The Strain Between the U.S. and NATO and Europe—and What It Means Europe isn’t prepared to defend itself, and trust between it and the U.S. is at an all-time low, says expert February 5, 2026
Global Affairs The New START Treaty Is Ending. What Does That Mean for Nuclear Risk? Scholars at The Fletcher School explain the treaty’s legacy, its unraveling, and the dangers of a less regulated nuclear world January 29, 2026
Global Affairs What’s Behind the U.S. Interest in Venezuela? Oil, Minerals, and Politics The U.S. actions against the Maduro regime is about power politics and natural resources, says a political scientist January 3, 2026
War A ‘Warrior Ethos’ Isn’t the Best National Defense The recent renaming of the Defense Department to the Department of War highlights the reflexive reliance on armed force, says international relations expert October 9, 2025
Humanitarian Aid A Survivor of War Brings Dignity to the Vulnerable Despite educational and financial obstacles, Tong Deng Anei earned his Tufts degree, and brought his learning home September 26, 2025
Arts & Humanities New Thriller Blurs Lines Between Good Guys and Villains Action comedy by Elliot Ackerman blends humor with serious themes, and is headed for Apple TV August 25, 2025
War Does Climate Change Lead to Conflict? Tufts researcher shows connection between low rainfall and the outbreak of civil wars between African pastoralists and farmers August 18, 2025
