Washington Politics
To lead on war and peace, Dems need sharp break from the past
Americans disagree with the way that Trump is handling world affairs, but can't yet grasp how the opposition would do better
September 29, 2026
u.s. foreign policy
Africa
Trump wants to stabilize Libya. Militants have other plans.
Ongoing security crises are testing Massad Boulos’ peace initiative
August 26, 2026
Middle East
A grand bargain is in sight, you just need a 'golden bridge' to get there
A framework for US-Iran peace and for the stability of the region exists. The question is whether there is the political will to build on it.
June 25, 2026
Washington Politics
A farewell to Oz: Trump’s strategy for a multipolar world
NSS is actually more realist about the US role going forward than critics want to admit
December 15, 2025
Europe
Zelensky remains a creature of the corruption plaguing Ukraine
A small number of oligarchs still possess outsized power in all spheres of business and politics. But the truth is moving in mysterious ways.
November 18, 2025
Global Crises
It's time to retire the Munich analogy
Neoconservatives keep trotting it out to justify costly and dangerous interventions
December 13, 2024
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