Great Decisions In Foreign Policy

The EU is under severe strain. British voters have chosen to leave the EU while the Eurozone debt crisis and the influx of migrants pose an existential threat to the political and economic bloc. Can the EU withstand the pressure?

International trade has transformed the way we live. Supporters of free trade say it creates the greatest amount of wealth for the highest number of people. Opponents say free trade eliminates jobs at home and makes the country vulnerable.

China is building up its maritime presence, investing heavily in its Navy, and advancing territorial claims. Does this maritime expansionism indicate a more aggressive foreign policy or is it simply the next logical step in China's growth?

Saudi Arabia is a nation in transition. Once known for having a "special relationship" with the U.S., growing concerns about human rights, terrorism and the Iran deal suggest the relationship between Riyadh and D.C. is coming under strains.

Once dependent on the Middle East for much of its energy, the U.S. energy revolution is beginning to free America to pursue a new foreign policy in the region.

Shifting away from the "revolutionary" leftist economic policies, Latin American countries (now a majority constitutional democracies) are combining left-leaning social agendas with more pragmatic governance.

As Washington and NATO pivot away from Afghanistan by reducing troop numbers, the ability of the government and security forces to maintain stability will be tested.

The nuclear status quo is changing. How can leaders stop countries from acquiring nuclear weapons, keep nuclear materials out of the hands of non-state actors and protect nuclear facilities from potential terrorist attacks?