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May 20, 2011

Europe and Eurasia
Is the ECB Draining its own Powers?

Back in 2000, the European Central Bank’s first president, Wim Duisenberg, explained how he knew the Bank’s operational framework for implementing monetary policy was working well.  It was, he said…

Is the ECB Draining its own Powers?
Blog Post by Benn Steil and Dinah Walker Geo-Graphics

March 4, 2015

United States
The Future of American Power and Influence

Experts discuss the role of the United States in a changing global power structure.

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June 19, 2019

Iran
Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Hard Power

I woke up this morning thinking I would write a blog explaining just how challenging it would be for Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz for a prolonged period of time. This is not to say that there c…

Explosions that damaged two tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz on June 13, 2019 come a month after four vessels were targeted in "sabotage attacks" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.
Blog Post by Amy M. Jaffe Energy Realpolitik

April 25, 2019

Nigeria
Preaching, Power, and Private Jets in Nigeria

Bishop Oyedepo, head of the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry (Winner’s Chapel) is commonly regarded as the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria, with an estimated personal net worth of $150 million. His fleet of four jets includes a Gulfstream V, which cost $30 million.

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

April 19, 2022

United Nations
The Biden Administrations Flirts With Dangerous Moves to Weaken U.S. Veto Power in the United Nations

The U.N. General Assembly is debating a move to weaken veto power in the Security Council, and the Biden administration is supporting the draft. But weakening the veto is clearly against U.S. interes…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points