Making NATO Less “Obsolete”
The German Chancellor, Mrs. Angela Merkel, is coming to Washington this week to visit the White House and gain...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Making NATO Less “Obsolete”
A nation must think before it acts.
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Keep Your Eye on the Balkans
Renewed war in Bosnia-Herzegovina is not something that Western policymakers may wish to consider, but it is a distinct...
President Trump’s Defense Budget: Just a Down Payment
President Donald Trump has once again confounded his critics. His proposed Defense increase of $54 billion fulfills another of...
Taiwan’s White Terror: Remembering the 228 Incident
Though a vibrant and thriving democracy today, the Republic of China (Taiwan) was once a nation plagued with corruption,...
Trump’s Asia Policy Takes Shape
After challenging the “One China” policy—the bedrock of Sino-American relations—during his transition period, President Donald Trump accepted the long-standing...
Iraq: Post-conflict Stabilization Redux
As the U.S.-backed forces in Iraq move to reclaim west Mosul, the Islamic State’s (IS) final territorial stronghold in...
Trump and Trudeau: A Successful “First Date”
One of the classic descriptions of the U.S.-Canada bilateral relationship is that “We are best friends—like it or not.”...
Uber’s Taiwan Trauma
If you were planning to take an Uber in Taiwan, you’re too late: the ride-hailing app has ceased operations...
Darker Shades of Gray: Why Gray Zone Conflicts Will Become More Frequent and Complex
The United States has long fielded the world’s most capable armed forces. It spends more on its military than...
The Sinews of Peace Revised
The recent visit by British Prime Minister Theresa May to the White House included a photo opportunity of her...