Middle East
The Janus-faced history undergirding the Israel-Gaza conflict
One's views tend to favor the East-West or North-South narrative, both steeped in a century of suffering.
October 24, 2023
Barnett R. Rubin
Asia-Pacific
14 months later: Five conclusions on Afghanistan withdrawal
The Taliban is still in charge and seeking international recognition. So is there any realistic way for the US to help move things forward?
November 05, 2022
Asia-Pacific
How Biden can bring U.S troops home from Afghanistan
Leaving a residual force behind won’t work. Here’s a way to keep to the deal while pursuing peace.
January 11, 2021
Washington Politics
The regional dimension of COVID-19's interaction with war and peace in Afghanistan
The coronavirus doesn't care whether there's a war going on in Afghanistan, which makes the resource-starved country's humanitarian crisis even worse.
March 21, 2020
Global Crises
How to keep the coronavirus from hindering the peace process in Afghanistan
The coronavirus isn't just a general public health and economic threat. It can also impede prospects for peace.
March 13, 2020
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