Federal regulators voted to uphold net neutrality, but the debate is likely to continue in Congress and the courts for some time, says CFR�s Karen Kornbluh.

Terrorism today is increasingly transnational, geographically dispersed, and ideologically diverse, says CFR�s Stewart Patrick.

President Obama's decision to restore relations with Cuba is sensible foreign policy, but a number of obstacles remain on the path to normalization, explains CFR�s Carla Anne Robbins.

The deterioration of violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, disputes in Ukraine and the East and South China Seas, and the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea are among the top concerns of foreign policy experts, says CFR's Paul Stares.

President Obama's executive action on immigration policy is ambitious yet flawed, and Congress must now decide how to proceed, explains CFR's Edward Alden.

Diplomatic relations between Japan and China must improve for the Asia-Pacific region to thrive economically and politically, explains CFR�s Sheila Smith.

Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong feel Beijing has reneged on its guarantees of greater autonomy for the former British colony, says CFR's Barbara Demick.

A greater international response is required to help West African governments overcome major logistical challenges in responding to Ebola, says CFR Senior Fellow John Campbell.

The humanitarian crisis in Iraq is likely to deepen until leaders in Baghdad can form an inclusive government and defeat jihadist fighters on the battlefield, explains CFR's Isobel Coleman.

The violence in Gaza is likely to continue until a third party brokers a deal that allows both Israel and Hamas to claim successes as a result of the bloodshed, says CFR's Robert Danin.

The northern reaches of the planet are melting at a pace few nations can afford to ignore, yielding potentially lucrative returns in energy, minerals, and shipping. But debate is mounting over whether the Arctic can be developed sustainably and peaceably.

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The United States should take a leading role in shaping international norms for the use of armed drones, explains CFR's Sarah Kreps.

Poor government oversight and protests in Brazil have expanded the World Cup narrative beyond soccer and into politics, explains CFR's Julia Sweig.

Increasingly frequent clashes between China and its neighbors heighten the risk of escalating tensions and military conflict over territorial claims in the East and South China Seas. Policy experts discuss a range of preventive measures aimed at mitigating miscalculations by sea captains or political leaders that could trigger an armed conflict.

Ukraine's intensifying crisis has the Obama administration hinting at tougher sanctions against Russia, which could threaten Moscow's ability to trade and invest, says CFR's Robert Kahn.

The East and South China Seas are the scene of escalating territorial disputes between China and its neighbors, including Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The tensions, shaped by China's growing assertiveness, have fueled concerns over armed conflict and raised questions about Washington's security commitments in its strategic rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific region.

Western leaders' ejection of Russia from the Group of Eight eliminates a "longstanding irritant" for the G7, but it will not likely influence Putin's strategic calculations, says CFR's Stewart M. Patrick.

More than eight hundred million Indians will head to the polls next month to elect a new government that must tackle corruption and a fizzling economy, explains CFR's Alyssa Ayres.

The turmoil in Ukraine highlights the need to promote democratic governance, strengthen civil society, and offer international support for countries in transition, says CFR's Mark P. Lagon.