France’s contemporary right-wing populism is divided, creating a dynamic of dealignment and making it difficult to identify shared priorities that could support a durable alternative to other parties. @carnegieeurope.bsky.social's @cfieschi.bsky.social explains:

With the unveiling of China’s new Global AI Governance Action Plan, Beijing is signaling its intention to “shape and sustain global AI governance institutions,” says Arindrajit Basu. Full article here:

African countries are becoming “collateral damage” in the Iran war, writes Frances Z. Brown. That’s going to have big consequences for democracy on the continent. Frances breaks down three key questions to look at going forward, for @justsecurity.org:

California governor Gavin Newsom just signed an executive order aimed at combatting mass AI-related job displacement. For the context on what experts think of AI's impact on labor (and what lawmakers can do about it) see Teddy Tawil's recent Carnegie paper: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

To the Iranian regime, suffering is an asset, not a liability. The UAE, in contrast, is betting on prosperity. The real question of the Iran war, writes @ksadjadpour.bsky.social, is now which vision prevails. More in @theatlantic.com: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

Russia's latest internet shutdown threw a wrench into daily life for civilians — and cut off the regime's own communications. As other puzzling events emerge from Russia, has Putin lost focus? Alexandra Prokopenko joins Jon Bateman to discuss on The World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OQh...

If public trust functions like an electrical circuit, write Jeffery Marino and Micah Weinberg, “in too many places, for too long, that circuit has been broken.” Jeffery and Micah explain in @latimes.com how Engaged California is helping rebuild trust: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

India’s population has surged by 1 billion since 1971. Its political map hasn’t changed — despite this year’s attempted reforms. But the debate has been delayed, not resolved. @louisetillin.bsky.social, @milanv.bsky.social, and Andy Robaina explain: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

🌍 New Event 70+ days in, no resolution in sight. The fallout on geopolitics, energy and food is being felt worldwide. Join Carnegie experts from India, the Middle East, Europe and the U.S. for a deep-dive discussion. Register: carnegieindia.org/india/events...

AI will be on the agenda for this week’s Trump-Xi summit. Previous dialogues on AI between the two countries failed to deliver meaningful progress – but much has changed. Scott Singer discusses possible avenues for progress: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

The Saudi monarchy seems to be rolling back – or outright abandoning – some of its most ambitious projects. Unless the state can ease up on repression at home, Vision 2030 risks stalling in the home stretch. @andrewleber.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

The Trump administration has already attacked two countries: Iran and Venezuela. Trump himself has warned that Cuba is “next.” @javiercorrales.bsky.social briefs Jon Bateman on what we need to know on today’s World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p5x...

Pakistan’s leadership is betting on international legitimacy, hoping that high-profile global moves will translate to stability at home. That approach depends on the regime’s ability to overcome big challenges. @zohawaseem.bsky.social & Yasser Kureshi explain: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

“Tehran wagered that Washington had underestimated it, and that surviving the conflict would strengthen rather than weaken its hand.” @jdmenton.bsky.social and Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar unpacked why Iran may be able to rebuild its nuclear program: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

What’s the best way to assess a nation’s power? Quantitative rankings can be misleading, says @nickkitchen.bsky.social. See the first paper in Carnegie’s new Future of American Power project for what analysts can turn to instead: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

China has likely almost tripled its stockpile of nuclear warheads since 2019. It’s not slowing down. And the U.S. is taking notice. Are the two countries on a road to nuclear disaster? @tongzhao.bsky.social unpacks, for @foreignaffairs.com: www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

In starting a war in search of “quick wins and easy results,” says Aaron David Miller, President Trump may have gotten the U.S. into an intractable conflict. Aaron breaks down five inconvenient realities of the Iran war, for @foreignpolicy.com: foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/01/t...

As AI bots swarm the Internet, crowding out human users, are we headed toward a fundamentally broken online future? Nick Pickles joins Jon Bateman on today's World Unpacked to discuss this question -- and what we can do about it: youtu.be/xCMvIT1AMbE?...

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has the motive and the strength required to make a new invasion not just possible, but “plausible,” says @alexgabuev.bsky.social. Unless NATO countries can “get their act together,” they’re vulnerable. More in @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/o...

President Trump’s foreign policy reflects a profoundly broken decisionmaking process. But it’s not too late for the next president to turn things around. Aaron David Miller and Daniel C. Kurtzer explain: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Yesterday was 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. As Russia continues to fire drones nearby – including a particularly devastating strike this weekend – could history repeat itself? @coreyah.bsky.social weighed in, for @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social: www.ms.now/morning-joe/...

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is the latest example of violence in the U.S.’s increasingly volatile political climate. What does the research say about polarization and violence? @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social explained in a 2023 paper: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, the economic and humanitarian consequences will continue, says Sarah Yerkes: “This is not something that’s going to be easily or cleanly wrapped up in a day, or a week, or a month.” More from Sarah on @bloomberg.com:

The shocks of the Iran war could allow Gulf monarchies to accelerate their ongoing reforms and build greater resilience—but this will require difficult, sustained policy choices. Frederic Wehrey and Charles Johnson outline what needs to change: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

In transforming both industry and politics, Elon Musk is practicing a new form of capitalism, write @quinnslobodian.com and @bentarnoff.com. They joined Jon Bateman to discuss the politics of technocracy (and their new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed): www.youtube.com/watch?v=HacZ...

The war in Ukraine will almost certainly lead to a weaker Russia: “It’s hard to see how Russia will come out of it stronger and better off than it was before the war.” Eugene Rumer joined @news.dw.com to unpack what this means: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w63t...

In the face of rising climate-related health risks, what lessons can be drawn from the successes and failures of the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity and what comes next? carnegieendowment.org/russia-euras...

EVENT | Chernobyl's Legacy 40 Years On Join us May 7th for a discussion with Adam Higginbotham, Mariana Budjeryn, and Carnegie's Corey Hinderstein. Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna will deliver opening remarks. RSVP: carnegieendowment.org/events/2026/...

Thanks Aaron David Miller for joining us alongside Patt Morrison last night. In case you missed it, the recording is now LIVE on YouTube and our podcast platforms: youtu.be/LJRKJArmd80 www.buzzsprout.com/1928276/epis... @carnegieendowment.org

As the impacts of climate change intensify, the case for decisive action on climate and health becomes increasingly clear. @noah_gordon, Jenny Keroack, @drjbalbus, @cjmccannon, and Lauren Jensen discuss: carnegieendowment.org/posts/2026/0...

I enjoyed this conversation about international law and why and how it matters—today more than ever. Take a listen:

Although Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil infrastructure have led to a noticeable decline in the physical volume of Russian oil exports, the rise in prices has more than made up for it, argues Sergey Vakulenko: carnegieendowment.org/russia-euras...

Today at 2 pm: "Grand Strategy Implications of Trump's Iran Debacle: Is This the End of Primacy?" Looking forward to sharing thoughts with Monica Duffy Toft, @stephenwalt.bsky.social, and @tparsi.bsky.social in a live @quincyinst.bsky.social event: quincyinst.org/events/grand...

In a new essay for @warontherocks.bsky.social, Andrew Reddie and I look at recent coverage of nuclear wargaming involving LLMs. We assess 1) what wargaming is best used for, 2) why LLMs are trigger-happy, and 3) how AI can fit into the wargaming stack. warontherocks.com/im-sorry-dav...

AI often sparks concerns, but it also holds real promise for strengthening democracy. In California, new experiments are using AI to give citizens a more meaningful voice in government. Micah Weinberg breaks down how these innovations work. carnegieendowment.org/posts/2026/0...

Poland and Ukraine share geopolitical and economic interests, cultural affinities, and a history of subjugation by Russia. Can they leverage these ties to create a strategic partnership? More from Eric Green: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

In Ukraine, drones have become “a standard instrument of warfare.” The consequences will shape conflicts far beyond Europe. @andriypzag.bsky.social on how Ukraine is driving doctrinal change in modern warfare: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

In its commitment to a worldview governed by domination, the Trump administration echoes – intentionally or otherwise – lessons from ancient history. It’s getting those lessons wrong. Stewart Patrick explains for @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/o...

🧵 Russia’s Vladimir Putin faces enormous challenges, from ongoing war in Ukraine to an economy in shambles. But it's a mistake to write him off – in fact, these challenges make him more dangerous than ever.

As climate disasters intensify across the U.S., more people are being displaced—but without formal recognition, access to resources remains limited. @kayly.bsky.social examines the potential for new policy pathways: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Viktor Orbán's historic loss in Hungary is a blow to his party -- and, potentially, to other movements in the global far right that used his success as a model. Thomas Carothers joins Jon Bateman to discuss on today's World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vO...

With this past weekend’s historic elections, Hungary has gone from being “a very good bad example” of democratic backsliding to a potential model for democratic resilience. Dan Baer unpacked this transformation, with @ari-shapiro.bsky.social: substack.com/home/post/p-...

Hungary's Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party suffered a landslide defeat in elections this weekend, ending his 16 years as the country's Prime Minister. How did we get here, and why is it so important? Thomas Carothers explained.

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán suffered “a crushing, historic defeat” in this weekend’s elections. How did his party, despite efforts to tilt the election in its favor, lose? And what are the lessons for the U.S.? Tom Carothers explains for @foreignpolicy.com: foreignpolicy.com/2026/04/12/w...

The Artemis II crew splashes down to Earth tonight. But NASA missions aren't the only things getting attention in space. @nktpnd.bsky.social joins Noah Tan to unpack the concept of nuclear weapons in space (and why it's a bad idea).

Think tanks shape policy through research. But in an era where facts-based expertise seems to matter less and less, what role can (or should) these institutions play? Carnegie president Tino Cuéllar discusses with Jon Bateman on The World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vzq...

This week’s ceasefire in Iran is a far cry from a quick solution to the conflict. Amr Hamzawy, @andrewleber.bsky.social, @ericlob.bsky.social, and Marwan Muasher unpacked regional reactions, steps forward, and multiple major sticking points: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Keeping adversaries guessing can be an effective foreign policy strategy, but only if it’s balanced with diplomacy. By pairing unpredictability with aggression, President Trump has unsettled allies in Europe. Dan Baer and @erikbrown.bsky.social explain: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

The ceasefire in Iran appears to be a step forward, but it hasn't brought the war to a close. @andrewleber.bsky.social weighed in.

President Trump's threats to Iran this morning open the door to potential violations of the Geneva Conventions. Stewart Patrick weighed in.