“Strategy, for a liberal superpower, is the art of balancing power without subverting democratic purpose.” Writing in Foreign Affairs, Hal Brand weighs the moral and strategic dilemmas of aligning with other autocratic states to resist Russian, Chinese, and Iranian aggression.

The Biden administration recently decided to stop approving liquefied natural gas exports despite the stunning growth of this industry in the US. James W. Coleman explains why this indefensible decision could have catastrophic consequences for America’s geopolitical strength and the world at large.

Administrative spending makes up around 25 percent of the United States’ total health care costs, amounting to about $1 trillion every year. Brian J. Miller and Ted Cho highlight the immense potential of artificial intelligence to reduce these costs, especially in Medicaid.

The Trump and Biden administrations have collectively destroyed the United States’ global leadership in trade policy by embracing protectionism and sabotaging international negotiations. Claude Barfield documents the missed opportunities and costs of this retreat.

Is Special Counsel Jack Smith’s effort to bring Donald Trump to trial for the events of January 6 before the 2024 election inappropriately rushed? Peter J. Wallison argues that voters won’t be able to make an informed decision if the facts are not presented at trial before the election.