What’s behind Modi’s (and the BJP’s) unexpectedly big wins in key Indian state elections?
Walking a Tightrope: China Maneuvers Between Saudi Arabia and Iran
The Saudi royals hope to turn China away from Iran during a state visit.
China Vs. the Koreas: Food’n’Nukes
Unpacking the THAAD-Lotte-North Korea-China controversy.
Erdogan: Sultan of an Illusionary Ottoman Empire
Turkey has no chance to become as powerful and influential as the Ottoman Empire was during its heyday. And it’s all Erdogan’s fault.
Duterte Is Getting More Desperate
More fumbles from the new Philippines president, who now picks on a distinguished woman senator to distract from himself.
The Booming Global Arms Trade
Remember the “peace dividend”? The world, it seems, can never have enough weapons.
Fake News: Trump and Netanyahu
We need fact-checkers now, more than ever. But are they a real deterrence to politicians who lie?
Trump: Pro-Israel and Yet Anti-Semitic
Trump’s supporters fear diversity and complexity. They want simple answers and simple solutions. That’s bad news for Jews in the US.
Malaysia and the Trump Connection
Will Donald Trump, in order to protect his golf buddy, have his administration close down the investigation into 1MDB?
























