Europe Sarkozy vilified for speaking uncomfortable truths about Ukraine The former French president offers a diplomatic way out — the commentariat responds with reflexive 'pro-Putin' invectives. Anatol Lieven August 31, 2023
Middle East Iraq's president says only diplomacy will solve region's 'real issues' In an exclusive interview, Abdul Latif Rashid prioritized ‘dialogue’ and ‘cooperation,’ including with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. Tanya Goudsouzian July 24, 2023
Washington Politics Bill Kristol leads charge to make Republicans think 'right' on Ukraine His $2 million campaign wants to ensure that there is only one way to support the people there — and it's not focusing on diplomacy. Kelley Beaucar Vlahos August 17, 2023
Washington Politics Buying and selling arms stock while voting on war should be illegal Yet lawmakers sitting on the powerful committees determining military policy and budgets do it all the time. William Hartung July 25, 2023
Washington Politics NATO's Article 5 does not override Congress's war powers We must make clear that 'an attack on one is an attack on all' does not automatically trigger a US military response. Senator Rand Paul June 22, 2023
Europe Rise in German far-right reflects growing sentiment against Ukraine war This sudden, populist surge can be partially explained by the political and economic upheaval the country is currently experiencing. Suzanne Loftus July 13, 2023
