The West should support democracy in Belarus, but avoid provocative promises.
Tomas Masaryk and Czechoslovakian Independence, 100 Years Ago
Few people are aware that Czechoslovak independence was declared in the United States, in Philadelphia on October 26, 1918.
Ukraine and Ireland: Overcoming Mighty Neighbors
What do Ukraine and Ireland have in common, in their struggles with Russia and the UK?
Iran, Oil and U.S. Electoral Politics
Are U.S. energy and foreign policy objectives at odds with the electoral strategies of the presidential candidates?
Egypt One Year Later: Going the Way of Iraq?
Why is Iraq’s democratic transition a less-than-perfect model for Egypt?
How Qaddafi Mastered the Globalization Game
What has enabled Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi to weather North Africa's tsunami of popular revolutions?
Will Central Asia Follow Egypt’s Example?
Will the chain reaction of protests crossing the Middle East now reach Central Asia?
Russia and Globalization
Fifteen years after the fall of communism, how is Russia interacting with the rest of the world?
A Democratic Revolution in the Middle East?
Can democracy gain a sustained foothold in the Middle East?