This week, an array of world leaders took part in U.S. President Joe Biden's Summit for Democracy, a gathering intended to push back against authoritarianism. Who was in, and who was out? Ted Piccone parses the list of global invitees.
As Russian troops converge on the Ukrainian border, can the United States ward off a confrontation? To succeed, Washington must keep Putin guessing with some deft diplomatic footwork, writes Angela Stent.
Can the WTO's members prevent it from lapsing into irrelevance? Mireya Solís talks to David Dollar about why it's so tricky to modernize the institution.
Making it work. Writing in Politico, James M. Goldgeier presents four ways to swerve the risks and pull off a successful summit.
What India wants. Constantino Xavier writes that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will use his seat at the table to strike a contrast with China's governance model and showcase an alternative Indian brand of democracy.
Turkey's absence. In a piece for Just Security, Kemal Kirişci explains that being left off the invitation list may end up being a blessing in disguise for Turkey.
International affairs
Biden's call with Putin. Steve Pifer assesses the high stakes geopolitics around the massing of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border.
Running out of time. Shuxian Luo argues that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) could miss its chance to act a crucial buffer between the United States and China.
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