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
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
Asia-Pacific War with China over Taiwan? Don't expect US allies to join A new report indicates that at least one major partner in the region would be hesitant to enter the fray. And it isn't the only one. Daniel Larison July 17, 2023
Military Industrial Complex How Lockheed's $7.9B stock buyback bonanza is paid for by you The arms industry titan pockets billions a year in federal contracts then turns around and uses it to enrich its shareholders. Brett Heinz August 01, 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 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
