Read more from Avril about why she’s joining Carnegie and from Jane Hartley, Carnegie’s board chair. carnegieendowment.org/posts/2026/0...

We’re delighted to announce Avril Haines as the next president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. One of the most respected national security leaders of her generation, Avril brings a deep commitment to public service and the values at the heart of our mission.

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.

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).

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.

President Trump’s return to the White House raises big questions for India’s foreign policy strategy. Where is India reshaping its approach – and where is it not? A new Carnegie compilation, edited by @milanv.bsky.social, explores these questions. Read here: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

They conclude “if the United States wants to stop plunging into Middle East wars, it needs to value its own interests more than it hates its old enemies.”

While President Trump’s plan for Venezuela is a serious departure from decades of previous U.S. policy, it has roots in a model from the early 20th century. And that doesn’t look good. @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social and @alsfeinberg.bsky.social explain ⬇️

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace announced today that President Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar, its tenth president, will step down in July 2026 after nearly five years of service. Read the full announcement here: carnegieendowment.org/posts/2026/0...

ICYMI: @sarahlabo.bsky.social discussed the state of FEMA and its possible paths forward with Deanne Criswell, Pete Gaynor, Michael Coen, and Danielle Aymond. Read the takeaways here: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

🧵 In 2025, people around the world took to the streets to protest their governments. Why? @carnegiedcg.bsky.social’s Thomas Carothers and Judy Lee broke down the main drivers, with the help of the Global Protest Tracker. See more: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that Congress is now overshadowed by the other two branches of government. What could – or should – come next? @vanhollen.senate.gov joins Aaron David Miller to discuss. Dec. 8, 12:30pm EST, live online. RSVP: carnegieendowment.org/events/2025/...

Countries can grow to a certain extent under dictatorship. But cultural leadership requires democracy, says @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social, which is hampered by intense concentration of wealth and power. See Rachel’s full remarks at #HFX2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvg-...

Nuclear weapons testing as it is now isn’t the same kind of testing that conjures images of mushroom clouds. But what it could be in light of President Trump’s recent news, says @nktpnd.bsky.social, is “a completely different ballpark.” Ankit explains on @cnn.com with @jimsciutto.bsky.social.

President Trump’s directive to test nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” caused widespread alarm. But is the U.S. actually about to start testing nuclear weapons again? The reality of the situation is a bit murkier than it may seem. @jamiekwong.bsky.social explains.

The human-technology relationship has followed a similar pattern since ancient times. Is history doomed to repeat itself? Join @lageneralista.bsky.social and @verambergen.bsky.social to discuss questions like this – & Alicia’s book! Nov 5, 4pm EST, hybrid carnegieendowment.org/events/2025/...

As the Trump administration moves to shrink FEMA, disaster-torn communities, like St. Louis, struggle to recover without adequate federal aid. @sarahlabo.bsky.social explained one way the administration is holding aid back, for @wsj.com: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

ICYMI: This week, the bipartisan Task Force on Nuclear Proliferation and U.S. National Security (convened by Carnegie, @nti.org, and @belfercenter.bsky.social) released its full report on preventing disaster under a new nuclear era. Read the full report here: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Across the Middle East, Israel’s strikes on Qatar have raised questions– among them whether the region can rely on the U.S. for protection. Amr Hamzawy, Sarah Yerkes, @andrewleber.bsky.social, and Marwan Muasher share more: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

The Trump administration’s condemnation of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction is just the latest in a string of attacks on judges at home and abroad. @carnegiedcg.bsky.social’s Thomas Carothers, for @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

As Friday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, survivors and experts warn that the Trump administration’s cuts to FEMA may leave the agency as unprepared as it was in 2005, with states like Louisiana facing the greatest impact.

President Trump’s meetings with Putin and Zelensky have brought security guarantees for Ukraine back in the limelight. But without a clear commitment from allies, these guarantees don't mean much, says Eric Ciaramella. Full article in @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/w...

Around the world, governments and corporations treat climate protests more and more like criminal activity. @berglundoscar.bsky.social ‬explains three key ways activists respond. More in his latest paper in Carnegie’s new series on climate activism: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

What exactly is the government hiding in Tucson? Not much, says @nuclear-jim.bsky.social. He got an interesting souvenir there, regardless. See the first installment of Carnegie Office Hours for more treasures from James (if not nuclear secrets) here: buff.ly/dlUzF6n

The Trump administration’s budget restrictions have impeded FEMA’s ability to respond to disasters nationwide – including in states like North Carolina, where funds have already been approved. @sarahlabo.bsky.social weighed in for @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

ICYMI: Carnegie’s @massdara.bsky.social testified last week for @www.csce.gov‬ on how the U.S. can help Ukraine strengthen its air defenses. Watch the full briefing – including Dara’s testimony – here: www.youtube.com/live/Rtb3YVp... Photo credits: Helsinki Commission/House Creative Services.

President Trump governs by instinct – and those instincts are “unconventional,” says @stephenwertheim.bsky.social, but a lack of a coherent strategy isn’t an asset in today’s complex geopolitical structure. Stephen explained on @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social 👇