Dec. 29, 2017 Yemen has always been different from the rest of the countries of the Arabian Peninsula. Even the Ancient Greeks thought of it as such, referring to the land that would eventually constitute Yemen as Eudaimon Arabia – “Fortunate Arabia” or “Happy Arabia” – because its rainfall and fertile land made for a stable population.

Dec. 29, 2017 Stepping outside the U.S. security umbrella necessarily requires offensive weapons.

Dec. 28, 2017 Turkey is trying to strengthen ties in areas once held by the Ottomans.

Dec. 28, 2017 As is often the case, the current civil war has historical and geographical beginnings.

Dec. 27, 2017 “Merry Christmas” is a religious greeting that has become a secular one.

Dec. 27, 2017 For Beijing, financial risk, poverty and pollution are more subversive than any nation-state.

Dec. 26, 2017 A common enemy isn’t the basis for a stable, enduring partnership.

Dec. 25, 2017 Beijing’s efforts to coerce countries into doing what it wants have been ineffective.

Dec. 22, 2017 Britain and Poland are increasing cooperation as the EU fragments.

Dec. 21, 2017 The risks associated with carrying out a cyberattack may have gotten substantially greater.

Dec. 21, 2017 It’s time to look back on how we fared this year.

Dec. 20, 2017 In the Middle East, today’s successes can be tomorrow’s failures.