September 26, 2022
When an eminent scholar relies on a straw man
In new book, Walter Russell Mead dismisses the idea of an Israel lobby but then fails to address evidence to the contrary.
September 26, 2022
Was Saudi aid in prisoner swap part of grand PR blitz?
Riyadh said MBS was behind the Ukraine-Russia exchange for “compassionate reasons” but the lobbying afterward says differently.
September 26, 2022
What’s Israel’s next move if the Iran nuclear deal fails?
Without the JCPOA, war is clearly on the horizon, and it’s unclear whether there is a plan B.
September 25, 2022
Pushing the Global South into China’s embrace
Beijing is vying for the leadership role among these countries and making inroads. Is Washington nimble enough to make adjustments?
September 24, 2022
Biden’s UN speech misreads global unity
Attempts to isolate Russia over Ukraine with sanctions that are ultimately hurting the global economy aren’t having the desired impact.
September 23, 2022
Yemen needs more than military parades and anniversary parties
Recent Houthi celebrations are a bit tone deaf — the people here need food and salaries — and the ceasefire is expiring in just over a week.
September 23, 2022
Grover Cleveland: One of the great anti-imperialist presidents
He kept his country at peace and opposed unjust land grabs, and should be remembered as a successful foreign policy POTUS.
September 23, 2022
Biden trashes what remained of US One China policy, strategic ambiguity
In pledging to defend Taiwan from any Chinese attack, the president has made war with China much more likely.
September 23, 2022
Diplomacy Watch: Is AMLO’s peace plan really that ridiculous?
Despite issues, Mexico’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine deserves more serious engagement than it’s gotten so far.
September 22, 2022
Saudi lobbyist oversees millions in dark money GOP campaign donations
Experts question former Sen. Norm Coleman’s role as both foreign agent for Riyadh and Republican fundraiser.
September 22, 2022
Iranian regime’s allergy to reform breeds violence for change
Protesters reacting to the death of Mahsa Amini are already calling for the overthrow of the government.
September 22, 2022
Tick-tock: Putin escalation begins countdown of diplomacy clock
With news of possible annexation and potential use of nuclear weapons, Washington must put on the brakes and press for talks.
September 22, 2022
Escaping the ‘security dilemma’ on the Korean Peninsula
Kim Jong Un again threatens to go nuclear — maybe this time Washington and Seoul will react the right way. Here’s how.
September 21, 2022
Putin mobilizes 300,000 reservists in significant escalation
The Russian leader also hinted at nuclear use if “the territorial integrity” of Russia is “threatened.”
September 21, 2022
Stop the escalatory ladder in Ukraine, we want to get off
Ukraine is asking for new ‘security guarantees’ from the West which will only ratchet up the spending and risk a nuclear spiral, say critics.
September 21, 2022
Beware of leaders using ‘decline’ to boost military might
If history is any guide, politicians will take advantage of public opinion, which is pessimistic about America’s ‘superpower’ status.
September 20, 2022
The roots of Turkey’s balancing act with Russia on Ukraine
With an election looming, Erdogan knows that he needs to keep Ankara’s economic relationship with Moscow intact.
September 20, 2022
Far-right Swedish politician to speak at anti-Iran summit in NY
United Against Nuclear Iran is set to host multiple members of Congress alongside an official from a Nazi-inspired party.
September 19, 2022
Russia at a crossroads after Ukrainian offensives
Moscow is facing a choice on whether it should escalate the war; Western leaders should seize the opportunity to end it diplomatically.