In the face of the challenge posed by the "sharp power" of authoritarian governments, democratic governments and societies should avoid any temptation to imitate the methods of their adversaries or overreact in ways that undercut the advantage of their “soft power,” writes Joseph Nye ahead of our teleconference on August 9.

To prepare for and respond to risks to coastal communities due to climate change, U.S. policymakers across all levels of government need sound, actionable evidence in support of critical decisions, write Alice C. Hill, Roger-Mark De Souza, Christopher B. Field, Katharine J. Mach, and Meaghan E. Parker.

The question for Mexican President-elect AMLO is whether he will use his political skills to carry out profound structural changes to economic growth or reinforce Mexico’s old authoritarian system, writes Luis Rubio.

Washington and Seoul should continue to strive for transparent and routine discussions with North Korea about the future of the peninsula to avoid any misunderstandings, writes Derek Grossman following his recent visit to South Korea.