Europe
RIP Amb. Robert Hunter, who warned about NATO expansion
His work in both the Carter and Clinton's administrations reflected sober analysis and the pursuit of engaging Russia and Iran rather than isolating them
January 20, 2026
His work in both the Carter and Clinton's administrations reflected sober analysis and the pursuit of engaging Russia and Iran rather than isolating them
There is no ceasefire, no aid, no Hamas disarmament, IDF withdrawal or stabilization force. Just a lot of talk about Trump-run panels with little buy-in.
Chancellor Merz predicts the demise of the regime, but it's just more performative rhetoric, not strategy, and helps no one
The president went from praising ‘the wars we never get into’ to seeing how many the US can get into, and prominent members of his base are eating it up
The move will send shockwaves across the Middle East, where the organization has deep roots
Every violent protest — of which there have been several over the last decade — takes a little more away from the government's legitimacy
