Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world’s future. Join host Ga
The Why It Matters team is pleased to introduce a new CFR series, Nine Questions for the World. T
Last summer, China tested a hypersonic missile that traveled through orbit. The test shocked many ob
Nuclear energy is critical for decarbonization in the fight against climate change. But high-profile
Experts argue that Mexico affects daily life in the United States more than any other country. For y
Female service members are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow service member than shot
Why It Matters is pleased to present an episode from its sister podcast, The President’s Inbox. Toda
The glamour and thrill of espionage, brought to life on screen by characters such as James Bond, hav
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the Taliban’s swift takeover of the country, has prompted
Hosting the Olympics is a monumental undertaking that often leaves behind rusted stadiums and financ
The United States’ alliance with Japan is the centerpiece of U.S. security in Asia, but new demograp
Fresh water is more than just a resource, it is the source of all life. But in many arid regions of
Silicon chips are in almost all electronics, and access to them can make or break a country’s econom
Will the world have enough water to survive in the era of climate change? Could a shortage of silico
Industrial overfishing and other man-made factors have pushed one-third of the world’s fish stocks t
Successful vaccine rollouts in the United States and other wealthy nations have made many people hop
The dollar is the world’s primary reserve currency, accounting for $6.7 trillion in foreign reserves
For years, security experts have warned that white nationalist and white supremacist extremism repre
There is no country quite like Russia. Despite having a relatively small economy, it has been able t
What does it take to make a Hollywood blockbuster? Movie stars? A great script? How about approval f
The U.S. president can launch a first-strike nuclear attack at any time, and there’s no law mandatin
