European leaders either follow obediently in America’s wake or hold their tongues.
The US Has to Accept North Korea as a Nuclear Power
We must accept that North Korea is a nuclear power and rely on nuclear deterrence while normalizing relations in the process.
The BRICS Turn Against Pakistan
Pakistan’s hopes to resist mounting U.S. anti-terrorism pressure by aligning itself closer with China and Russia may be disappearing fast.
North Korea on the Table
Dissecting Donald Trump’s mental gymnastics on dealing with pesky dictator Kim Jong-un.
Turkey Cozying Up to Russia and Iran
What does history teach us about the real prospects of closer Turkish relations with Russia and Iran?
Ending Pakistan’s Export of Jihadists: The Key to Win in Afghanistan
A policy to win in Afghanistan requires undermining the Taliban’s strategic base – the external support and sanctuary that Pakistan continues to provide.
Trump’s “New” Strategy in Afghanistan Is Doomed To Fail
After 16 years of fighting, dispatching an additional force of 4,000 soldiers will not change anything.
The Two Faces of the Gulf Crisis: Inching Toward Social Change
The two-month old crisis pitting Qatar against an alliance led by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia is proving to be a double-edged sword.
The Two Faces of the Gulf Crisis: Arms Race
The arms race in the Middle East sparked by the Gulf crisis and North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs are closely connected.
























