Asia-Pacific
The US needs a lighter, more rotational presence in East Asia
Permanent American military bases in the region incur costs that can be avoided with a reduced footprint that sacrifices little in security.
February 28, 2023
Nick Danby
Middle East
How the downing of Iran Air flight 655 still sparks US-Iran enmity
A US Navy ship shot down the civilian airliner 34 years ago, a tragic event that Americans forget but Iranians never will.
July 02, 2021
Global Crises
How Ambassador Mondale won friends and influenced foreign policy
He wasn't just a veep and failed presidential candidate. His work with Japan offers truly poignant lessons for future diplomats.
April 29, 2021
Asia-Pacific
Resist the “Goldilocks” option and get out of Afghanistan
One need only to look to Vietnam for how this alternative plays out in the real world.
March 25, 2021
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