Middle East
Why the Trump administration will have to accept a Hormuz toll
It wouldn't be unprecedented, and Gulf countries are already seeking out alternatives to the strait, which means its importance will eventually diminish
August 10, 2026
Dan DePetris
North America
Trump takes US military one step closer to bombing drug cartels
The president reportedly signed a directive to begin targeting narcotics traffickers — a bad idea that will fail, again
August 11, 2025
Latin America
Trump's Latin American sticks could end up stuck in his spokes
He appears to be racking up wins through pure aggression, but history shows that these tactics lose juice over time.
March 19, 2025
Europe
Deep breaths: Article 5 will never be a flip switch for war
After yesterday's NATO crisis that wasn't, it's clear we need to get a grip on what the alliance's obligations are — and what they aren't.
November 17, 2022
Europe
Facing mounting global crises, Biden risks addiction to sanctions
Whether it's Ethiopia, Belarus, or Nicaragua, economic warfare rarely works and often winds up being counterproductive.
December 01, 2021
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