China’s copycatting hunger knows no ideological boundaries: Reflections on the fragility of presumed anti-U.S. alliances.
Prague Vs. China, Inc.
Czech capital’s mayor stands up to China and positions himself both on principle and in Czech politics.
Pakistan: Islamists Join the Global Protest Fray
Pakistan, long viewed as an incubator of religious militancy, is gearing up for a battle over the future of the country’s notorious Madrassas.
Turkey and the Kurds: What Goes Around Comes Around
Erdogan neglected alternative options that could have strengthened Turkey’s position — without sparking the ire of much of the international community.
Putin (Clumsily) Seeks to Exploit Gulf Tensions
Putin still has much to learn to make the most of the opportunities that arise from the United States’ strategic shifts and tactical fumbles.
Modi Seizes Kashmir
The Kashmir crisis spotlights what a civilizational world looks like. Modi, Netanyahu, Xi and Trump stand united in their disregard for international law.
1984 Revisited: The Rise of the Neo-Authoritarians
The graphic warnings in George Orwell’s prophetic novel 1984 are as relevant today as they were when it was first published 70 years ago.
Middle East: Towards a Nuclear Arms Race
U.S. policy is confounding efforts to prevent the Middle East from barreling towards a nuclear and ballistic missiles arms race.