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Vladimir Putin: The Antithesis of a Success Story

The annexation of Crimea may remain Putin’s only success in his Cold War against the United States.

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Victors’ Bonus: What Israel Could Learn From Athens

Israel has not tried to deal with leadership instability. Awarding the election winner additional seats would help.

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Who Bosses Whom? Israel Vs. the United States

The problem today is that the United States has too much influence on Israel, not the other way around.

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Why Greece Needs a Referendum

And why Germany should welcome it this time.

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Tone Down the “Winners and Losers” Talk on Cuba

The U.S. Congress should help the policy change happen.

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70 Years of Selective History After the Pacific War

What are the prospects for the next 70?

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Before Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress on Iraq

Why the U.S. would be wise to disregard Netanyahu’s counsel on Iran, for everyone’s sake.

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Deaf Ears: India and the “Islamic State”

A new priority for Indian foreign policy.

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“Ruxit” is Real: Russia’s Exit from Europe

Putin’s Russia never really wanted to be of Europe. Now, it doesn’t even want to be with Europe.

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The Greek Dilemma

The “Big Fix” for Greece and how not to waste a good crisis.

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