The U.S. President reflects on why Germans must be made to pay for all the wrongs they inflicted on the United States.
Trump’s Meddling in Asia
U.S. pressure on China to “do something” about North Korea results from the Trump team’s lack of regional knowledge.
The Pope in Egypt: Tiptoeing Through a Minefield
Pope Francis is shining a spotlight on complex battles for the soul of Islam as well as the survival of autocracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Trump and China: Risking a Middle East Arms Race
The United States and China both cozying up to Saudi Arabia (and irritating Iran) could mean global trouble.
The U.S. Diplomatic Dangles Toward Iran
How the U.S. government constantly cozies up to Saudi Arabia.
As the US Retreats, China Is Taking the Lead on Green Energy
China provides close to triple the average annual energy lending of the World Bank and all the Western-backed multi-lateral development banks combined.
US/Middle East: Power Politics or Amateur Hour?
Assessing the interests and weaknesses of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.
Iran’s Surprisingly Strong Geopolitical Hand
While the short-term outlook still looks uncertain for Iran, the larger fundamentals hugely favor it.
Walking a Tightrope: China Maneuvers Between Saudi Arabia and Iran
The Saudi royals hope to turn China away from Iran during a state visit.























