President Obama Stands Poised to Reward Assad’s Biggest Supporter
The United States chose an inopportune time to lift restrictions on Russia and normalize trade relations.
Turkey Haunted by Hubris
Set to be a regional leader just two years ago, Turkey is now beset by problems with neighbors and other regional powers. What happened?
The Next Administration’s Top Five Foreign Policy Challenges
The next administration’s top short-term challenge will undoubtedly be to end U.S. involvement in combat operations in Afghanistan.
Attacking the Nuclear Weapons-Industrial Complex on Both the Macro and Micro Levels
Nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation require action on two fronts: the local and policy.
Anti-Proliferation Brigade
Can’t you see we’re busy?
Syria and the Dogs of War
Once loosed, the dogs of war range where they will.
Sectarian Jihad in Syria: Made in the USA?
What has been largely been reported as a civil war in Syria is, in fact, no such thing.
Bleeding Syria
There is little to no discussion about the role U.S. allies have played in fueling a sectarian war in the Middle East.
The Real Metric for Syria Is Russia’s Realpolitik
His image isn’t bolstered by the latest rash of defections, but President Assad cares little about Western perceptions.
The Magnitsky Act: Fueling Tension with Russia
The Senate makes political hay over the martyrdom of Russian whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky.
Has the Developing World Abandoned Iran?
Iran can no longer count on its partners in the developing world in its standoff with the West.
U.S., Russia Continue to Jockey for Influence in Syria
The U.S. is trying to pressure Russia to put pressure on Syrian President Assad.
U.S. in No Position to Condemn Alleged Russian Transfer of Helicopter Gunships to Syrian Regime
It’s the height of hypocrisy for the United States to criticize arms transfers to governments for use on innocent civilians.
The Court Politics of Russia’s New Shale Oil Drive
Russia has solicited the help of ExxonMobil and Norway’s Statoil to develop a field of oil shale in Siberia.
The Crisis in Syria Calls Out for an Intervention — with Russia
The international community should have a diplomatic “intervention” with Syria’s strongest remaining ally, Russia.