July 1, 2022
Ignoring the ghosts of the ‘Great War’ — at our own peril
The NATO summit, as well as Lithuania’s moves on Kaliningrad, show that the lessons of WWI — its beginning and end — are lost on us.
July 3, 2022
What was Putin doing in Tajikistan?
The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by.
July 2, 2022
Both parties agree on one thing: More money for the military
Political divisions stand in the way of most legislation, but both sides of the aisle are happy to keep feeding the beast at the Pentagon.
July 1, 2022
Another round of talks fail as the Iran nuclear deal appears to be slipping away
JCPOA opponents planted political poison pills to prevent reentering the deal and Biden is letting them get away with it.
July 1, 2022
Diplomacy Watch: A flurry of meetings, but little momentum for peace
After a week of high-level meetings in Europe the message from the West is clear: The war in Ukraine is not ending anytime soon.
June 30, 2022
NATO boasts unity but potential for division lies ahead
As the war in Ukraine drags on, already diverging camps in the Atlantic Alliance are likely to fracture further.
June 29, 2022
Poll: China most influential power in Africa as US influence wanes
Responses suggest that Beijing’s investments are having a positive impact on perception.
June 29, 2022
Wait, is there really a new US-led air defense alliance in the Middle East?
Israel claims a formal pact with Arab states has already stopped Iranian attacks. But congressional sources aren’t so sure.
June 29, 2022
How can the war in Ukraine end? Let’s count the ways.
The suffering and economic turmoil the Russian invasion is causing provides the moral incentive for finding a solution.
June 28, 2022
Defending the nation while desperate for a decent place to live
A housing crisis is hitting all Americans, but that’s no excuse for the US government to leave its military families struggling like this.
June 28, 2022
How to overcome three obstacles to the Iran nuclear deal
With JCPOA talks restarting, European leaders must take their chance to prevent military escalation and further turmoil in energy markets.
June 28, 2022
The well-traveled road from member of Congress to foreign agent
Since 2000, nearly 100 former lawmakers have become lobbyists for countries like Saudi Arabia and China in Washington.
June 27, 2022
Want ‘strategic thinkers’? You’ll have to transform the military culture
Some want to blame the war colleges but really they are just a product of the institution, which fosters the wrong skill sets.
June 27, 2022
CIA ops, commandos in Ukraine: Can we just admit we are fighting this war?
‘No boots on the ground’ seems like an empty assurance considering this new report from the New York Times.
June 26, 2022
America’s best path for fighting Putinism goes through Beijing
Sino-Russian ties are on the rocks, and the West needs all the help it can get.
June 25, 2022
Tensions flare between Russia and Kazakhstan over war in Ukraine
Just a few months ago, Russia intervened in Kazakhstan to help put down a popular revolt. But can the relationship between the two countries survive Russia’s assault on Ukraine?
June 24, 2022
Expert groups say Biden should show ‘political courage’ on Iran deal return
Many are wondering why the president is letting politics stand in the way of a sound nonproliferation agreement.
June 24, 2022
Earthquake poses test of US resistance to the Taliban
Will the administration take additional steps to help Afghanistan or sit on the sidelines because it won’t recognize the government?
June 24, 2022
Diplomacy Watch: How much is the US focused on it?
Your new weekly round-up of diplomatic efforts — what’s happening, what’s not — to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.