The Globalist

Is Turkey turning into a Russian puppet? Vladimir Putin is showing a remarkable ability to reverse Erdogan’s Syria ambitions.

The convergence of Russian-Turkish interests is likely only of a temporary nature.

Who is left to defend the rule of law?

Hezbollah may choose to focus on its all-important goal of securing Lebanese-Syrian relations, at the expense of the Houthis in Yemen.

Continuing violence in Syria is the most severe indictment of the international community’s ability to provide for peace and security.

ISIS is now too powerful for the West to remain safe without commitment of large ground forces.

Why the Obama administration won’t admit the real targets of Russian airstrikes.

Will the U.S. government catch up to Russia, China, Iran and Germany as they shape a new global consensus on Syria?

A ground incursion into northern Syria could pose numerous longer-term threats to Turkey.

The only option for the United States to defeat the Islamic State and end the refugee crisis.