The Sino-U.S. diplomatic dance over Taiwan has outlasted the strategic environment in which it began.

The kingdoms of Earth are still driven by oil, but the world is not short of oil right now.

Germany needs Poland’s help, if it isn’t already too late.

The Russian leader understands that the appearance of weakness is more dangerous than the weakness itself.

Iran’s strategy in Iraq is to gradually exercise greater control over Iraqi state institutions.

The crackdown on cocaine production has opened the door for groups outside of the country.

Local governments are also susceptible to the growing rot in the Chinese financial system.

Mountains and long distances afflicted even the ancient empires of the land.

For someone running virtually unopposed, he’s stumping awfully hard.

Ankara is tired of subordinating its interests to Washington’s.

The elimination of the threat of war, if it can be guaranteed, might be enough.

Jakarta is pursuing what it characterizes as “strategic equidistance” between China and the U.S.