Israelis Have a Choice
Israel would be doing itself a monumental favor by ending the occupation on its own terms, rather than withdrawing due to additional international pressure.
No One is Asking Ordinary Afghans What They Want
A creative discourse of care and concern must emerge from the international community. Ordinary Afghans, those who have lived through twenty years of war and have remained relevant to current realities, must have an opportunity to determine their future.
Plain Truths
The mirage of positive movement in the deadly gridlock between Israelis and Palestinians continued today, uninterrupted by reality.
Placebo Peace Initiative
What is needed is a shot of adrenaline, and not a warmed-over initiative with no substance and no chance of success.
The Natural Ally and the Tactical Ally
In the vaguely defined international coalition in the “war against terrorism” India and Pakistan occupy perhaps the most uncomfortable positions.
Frankenstein’s Lament in Kuwait
The radical Islamist message falls on fertile ground.
Militarization in the Age of Globalization
In the aftermath of the September 11 tragedies, arms production and sales worldwide will likely continue their upward trajectory–encouraged by national policies and supported by multilateral economic institutions.
Don’t Short-Change Nuclear Safety: Tightening Security Around Nuclear Storage Facilities Should Be an Urgent National Priority
The costs of fixing America’s nuclear vulnerabilities may be high, but the price of doing too little may prove far greater.
America’s “Talibanization”?
Some new policies resemble extremism more than the values our country was founded upon.
The War in Afghanistan is Far From Over
Afghanistan’s complex and violent tribal and ethnic politics has swallowed up great powers before. It remains to be seen whether the United States will become the next victim.