Asia-Pacific
Wake up: Pushing de-nuking on N.Korea is a dream with a nightmare ending
Talks must begin with the leverage of sanctions. Everything else is not only folly; it’s fantasy.
July 22, 2023
Doug Bandow
Asia-Pacific
A little alliance tending? US shouldn't make SoKo-Japan row worse
World War II is way in the past but continues to warp present relations. Washington may have to use tough love to make it work.
April 12, 2023
Africa
S. Africa neutral on Ukraine, plans drills with 'friends' Russia & China
The latest example of much of the rest of the world going their own way and not buying into the 'order' the West wants to enforce.
February 06, 2023
Washington Politics
When people protest for freedom, what can Americans do to help?
We’d all like to see brutal dictators fall, but effective policy requires a little humility about Washington’s ability to make that happen.
January 03, 2023
Middle East
Ending the Syria war, getting US troops out, and lifting sanctions
The status quo is doing more harm than good. Let's admit failure before more people are hurt and put in harm's way.
December 21, 2022
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