Putin, Obama, and the Middle East
The latest news from what used to be Syria is that Russian pilots have undertaken combat missions on behalf...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Putin, Obama, and the Middle East
A nation must think before it acts.
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It’s Old Versus New in Taiwan’s Presidential and Legislative Elections
With just under four months to go, Taiwan’s election season is well underway. On January 16, voters will choose...
The Challenge of Britain’s Jeremy Corbyn
To be congratulated by Hamas, Russia and Syriza on your election may not be what most of us would...
Countering Russian Disinformation: Europe Dusts Off “The Mighty Wurlitzer”
“The Might Wurlitzer” is a 1950s quip by Frank Wisner, who was the first director of the Central Intelligence...
Washington Contemplates the Chinese Military
After enduring much criticism for its tepid reaction to China’s assertive behavior, there are signs that Washington is considering...
Understanding Why People Flock to the Islamic State
Approaching the Islamic State On August 12, two teens from Mississippi were apprehended on their way to join the...
American Grand Strategy: Lessons from the Cold War
U.S. grand strategy stands at a crossroads. Since World War II, America has pursued an ambitious and deeply engaged...
Retrenchment Chic: The Dangers of Offshore Balancing
Retrenchment is all the rage in the academic strategic studies community. In recent years, a growing number of scholars—including...
A Quick Guide to the Foreign Policy Views of the Democratic Presidential Candidates
As of this writing, five Democrats are running for their party’s nomination for President of the United States: Hillary...
Scraps of Paper
“No violations of a treaty can be considered to be a minor matter, nor can there be confidence in...