The Middle East would present a daunting challenge to any incoming President, and Trump has only a limited knowledge of international affairs.

President Obama laid out an ambitious vision for the U.S. in the Middle East. Time will tell whether his successes or failures will most define his legacy.

After years of steering clear of the fight, Syria’s Druze are now in danger of being drawn into the war’s horrors.

Some perspective on the twilight of the Arab-Israeli peace process.

Why America’s universities are the best—and why others can’t replicate them.

Lessons from the Mearsheimer and Walt debate.

What are the sources of the American image around the world? How has it changed in recent years? And what, if anything, can the U.S. government do to shape that image? The American Interest posed these questions to a distinguished group of international observers. Their answers reflect diverse histories and circumstances, and offer some useful […]