Trump’s dreadful mistake of decertifying the JCPOA could have horrifying consequences for the Middle East.
How President Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into Putin’s Russia
Erdogan is driving out business people and the well-educated – the economic forces he needs to achieve his goal of transforming the country into a great power.
Is Economic Autarky Russia’s Only Option?
Even Chinese entities, if they themselves plan to do business or raise money in the United States, will avoid doing business with Russian entities.
How China Gets Sucked Into the Middle East
While shifting energy import patterns enhance China’s clout in the Middle East, it is still struggling to be perceived as a big regional player.
From Russia, With No Love Whatsoever
The poisoning of Sergei Skripal could well be the event that broke the camel’s back in terms of Western disgust with Russia’s dirty campaigns.
Apartheid’s Worst Nightmare: A Flawed and Very Human Hero
Winnie Mandela’s contradictory personas are a reflection of the history of South Africa and of the society that it is today.
Turkish-Russian-Iranian Summit: Limits to a Tripartite Entente
Putin has Turkey exactly where he wants it: As an upset NATO ally willing to break ranks with the alliance’s stance toward Russia.
Shooting an Own Goal: China’s Belt and Road Funding Terms Spark Criticism
The recipients of Beijing’s supposed largess regularly find themselves trapped in debt leading to rising anti-Chinese sentiment.
“Army of Islam”: Erdogan’s Plot Against Israel
How many more sinister steps can Erdogan take before the EU and the U.S. recognize that he is a threat to Western strategic interests?























