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.

While international attention focused on Trump’s disruptive behavior at the NATO Alliance Summit, Trudeau used NATO to try and bring stability to Iraq, writes Ibrahim Al-Marashi.

A delegation of Pacific Council members recently traveled to Seattle, Washington, to explore global policy at the nexus of business, national security, and innovation. Read about their key takeaways.

Afghanistan can pave the way for nationwide institutions that promote economic growth and sap the life from corruption and terrorism by establishing special economic zones that encourage good governance, writes Michael Castle Miller.