Syria and the Dogs of War
Once loosed, the dogs of war range where they will.
P5+1 Stacks the Deck Against Iran
Iran’s nuclear concessions roll off the P5+1 like water from a duck’s back.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar: Dueling Monarchies
Qatar has supported revolution abroad while Saudi Arabia anchors down the authoritarian regional order.
Permanent Statehood at Last for Somalia?
For the first time in years, Somalis are enjoying a renewed sense of hope and optimism
Khaled Meshal and Hamas Go Their Separate Ways
Former Hamas leader Meshal envisions himself replacing the aging Mahmoud Abbas as head of the Palestinian Authority.
The TPP: A Quiet Coup for the Investor Class
The Obama administration’s trade negotiators are quietly selling out workers and the environment in a massive Bush-style trade agreement.
Japan v. China: Smoke or Fire?
Thanks in part to U.S. announcement of deployment of an ABM system in Japan, the smoldering between Japan and China could burst into open flames.
Why Hasn’t West Responded to Beheading Videos as Some Muslims Do to Anti-Islamist Videos?
U.S. policies toward the Middle East were more of a factor in protests against “Innocence of Muslims” than insults to religion.
Staunching Syria’s Wounds
As Syrian society slowly disintegrates, non-aligned states from the developing world may show the way forward to a diplomatic resolution.
Return to Adversity
The author returns to East-Central Europe amidst concerns that its governments are showing signs of greater authoritarianism.
Baby Scooping “Stateless” Children
Pending legislation may make it possible for international adoption agencies to “baby scoop” children who aren’t actually orphaned.
Liberal Hawk Poised to Swoop Down on Iran
A prominent disarmament and nonproliferation advocate gives his surprise endorsement to an attack on Iran.
Heart-to-Heart on the Drug War
Mexican families touched by the drug war have brought their Caravan for Peace to the U.S., laying the groundwork for a binational peace movement.
India: Linchpin of the Pivot?
Indian leaders are open to cooperating with the U.S. but wary about being drawn into a Cold War with China.
Our Unscientific Drug Control Regime
International standards for drug control are increasingly unscientific and deleterious.