The huge oil reserves that made a socialist revolution possible also put it in jeopardy.
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.
Fixing the US Immigration System: Back to the Future
The US needs to return to stop discriminating against those with little education. Let’s set up an immigration lottery to make it work.
North Korea on the Table
Dissecting Donald Trump’s mental gymnastics on dealing with pesky dictator Kim Jong-un.
Union Concentration in the United States
After a decades-long slide, where does union membership currently stand?
Troubles in Washington, Troubles in Beijing
The U.S. and China may seem completely out of step – but face many of the same challenges.
Turkey Cozying Up to Russia and Iran
What does history teach us about the real prospects of closer Turkish relations with Russia and Iran?
An Open Letter To President Trump
It is time to resign now and do so with dignity for the sake of the country.
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.
























