Power and the U.S. Presidency
Today, President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President Michael R. Pence will take the oath of office on the western steps of the Capitol building. […] More
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Checks on Presidential Power Are Stronger Than You Think
Donald Trump today enters the most powerful office in the United States, and probably the world. Just how powerful, however, is an area of much […] More
The Erosion of Congressional Checks on Presidential Power
After his inauguration today, Donald Trump will hold the most powerful office in the country. Just how powerful, however, is much debated. Over the past […] More
The Art of the Deal – with China
President Trump said he wants to improve relations with China, but he has expressed concern with China’s theft of intellectual property, unfair taxes for U.S. […] More
The New Administration and the NATO Alliance
The start of a new U.S. administration, elections across Europe in 2017 that could drastically alter politics on the continent, and an increase in the […] More
NATO’s Future – Grim or Hopeful?
Poland and other countries in the region – particularly NATO members located on Europe’s eastern flank – look to the new American administration with both […] More
Mixed Signals to Moscow: The Trump Administration's Russia Policy Puzzle
In his first news conference since July, President-elect Donald Trump revealed he now agrees with the unanimous verdict of the U.S. intelligence community: Russia was […] More
Russia Will Continue Setting the Agenda
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, one of his earliest—and most important— foreign policy decisions will be how to move forward with the United […] More
President-elect Trump: Can He Keep His Eyes on the Road?
“The great thing about being around Donald Trump is, you never have any confusion about who is driving the bus,” Vice President-elect Mike Pence said […] More
Improving Relations with Russia – From a Position of Strength
Donald Trump will take office at the lowest point in Washington’s relations with Moscow since the end of the Cold War. He has consistently talked […] More
Putin’s Perfect Gift
Noon on January 20th provides an excellent opportunity for Russian President Vladimir Putin to give President-Elect Donald Trump the perfect inauguration gift – Edward Snowden. […] More
Keane: Mattis Will Be Upfront with Trump
Retired Gen. James Mattis called Russia the “principal threat” to the United States’ security and said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is “trying to […] More
Hayden on Pompeo: “Confident and Knowledgeable”
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for CIA Director, Representative Mike Pompeo (R-KS), made clear in his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that he believes Russia was […] More
North Korea: A Vexing Problem for the New U.S. President
Kim Jong-un’s New Year’s speech has triggered fevered speculation about the possibility of an impending North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, even provoking President-elect […] More
Tillerson Grilled on Russia, Sanctions as He Breaks with Trump on Key Issues
Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson on Wednesday sharply differed from President-elect Donald Trump on a number of key foreign policy issues, suggesting he’d take […] More
Trump Slams Report Saying Russia Has Damaging Information On Him
President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday lashed out in a press conference at reports overnight that U.S. intelligence agencies had given him, President Barack Obama, and leaders […] More
Reaction to Berlin Terror Attack Shows Divide Between Merkel & Trump
Their reactions to a terror attack on a public Christmas market in Berlin show stark differences between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President-elect Donald […] More
Gen. Petraeus: The Need for a Calibrated Response to Russian Hacking
General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA, says the U.S. response to Russian hacking of the 2016 election must be calibrated to avoid a […] More