International Affairs

Russia's Arctic Military Posture Faces Resource Limits

It remains unclear whether Russia has the financial and personnel resources to carry out its Arctic military modernization, or in what time frame it could...

Politics

Iran's Nuclear Weapons Production Capacity Faces Congressional Scrutiny

Iran's capacity to produce nuclear weapons remains a central concern for Congress and the Trump administration, according to a new Congressional Research...

Politics

Reimposed Sanctions Raise Questions Over Iran's Nuclear Program

Congress faces renewed questions about how to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons as disputes over international sanctions, limited access for...

Politics

North Korea's Nuclear Missile Threats Under Scrutiny

The Trump administration continues to navigate diplomacy and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula, and a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report...

International Affairs

Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal as Bipartisan Criticism Mounts

A reported diesel deal under which Russia would supply more than 300,000 metric tons has drawn criticism from lawmakers in both parties, and President...

International Affairs

Faster Expanding 2026 Ebola Outbreak Is Second Largest on Record

The 2026 Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus has rapidly become the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record, according to a new Congressional Research...

Defense

Congress Weighs Taiwan Defense and Cross-Strait Conflict

A central tension in U.S.-Taiwan policy centers on how the United States can support Taiwan's defense without triggering a cross-Strait conflict. A...

Politics

Trump Administration Expands Tariffs Under Alternative Trade Laws

A new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report outlines how the Trump administration has used alternative legal authorities to impose tariffs after a...

International Affairs

China Remains Key Source of Fentanyl Precursors Despite Controls

Since China's 2019 domestic controls curtailed almost all direct fentanyl shipments to the United States, China has become the primary source of the...

International Affairs

Congress Weighs El Salvador Immigration Policy Amid Human Rights Concerns

The status of more than 170,000 Salvadorans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) remains unresolved as Congress weighs...

Politics

Iran Conflict Exposes Gulf Security and Energy Vulnerabilities

The Iran conflict has exposed vulnerabilities in Gulf security and energy infrastructure while leaving the United States' military presence and partnerships...

Politics

Defense Industrial Base Falls Short of Allied Integration Goals

The United States and four allies have a shared framework for defense research and production, but analysts say it has not achieved the integration Congress...

International Affairs

U.S. Reports 81 Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran Operations

A new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report identifies 81 U.S. fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, including drones, reportedly lost or damaged in...

hearings

Senate Panel Grills 5 State Dept. Nominees on China, Sahel

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing Sept. 30 titled "Hearings to Examine Certain Pending Nominations," with five nominees listed as...

International Affairs

Senate Panel Warns of Narrowing Window on Nicaragua Crisis

The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues...

Politics

Congress Enacts First Law Restricting U.S. Investment in China

Congress has enacted the first ever program to regulate investment in China. A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report published Oct. 1 examines the...

International Affairs

Southeast Asia Scam Centers Cost Americans $12.5B in 2025

Americans lost an estimated $12.5 billion in 2025 to online scam centers operating from Southeast Asia, and the problem is growing, according to a new...