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Washington: The Philippines’ Inescapable Ally

June 13, 2017 The U.S. is one of the few countries that can help break the siege of Marawi.

Paying the Price of Statehood

June 12, 2017 Simply saying you want to be free, historically, has never been enough.

70 Years Since the Marshall Plan

June 12, 2017 Even when countries work together, they do so with their own interests in mind.

The Middle East Changes Shape

June 9, 2017 The region is going through a period of change and realignment.

The Islamic State’s Fallback

June 8, 2017 Its strategy is changing, and our model must change with it.

North Korea: Structured for Survival

June 8, 2017 What explains the longevity of the Kim dynasty?

Midway: The Battle That Almost Lost the War

June 7, 2017 Japan’s defeat at Midway was a freak, and that freak created the world we live in.

What the Paris Agreement Doesn’t Say About US Power

June 7, 2017 Trump’s decision to pull out of the deal doesn’t indicate a waning U.S. presence in the world.

Qatar: A Testament to Saudi Weakness

June 6, 2017 The recent diplomatic row proves that Riyadh is struggling to maintain Arab unity.

A Big Surprise in the Battle for Raqqa

June 6, 2017 The offensive, launched June 6, could indicate a new understanding between Moscow and Washington. 

Why Diplomacy Is Unlikely to Solve the Korean Crisis

June 5, 2017 The U.S. is hoping for a diplomatic solution but isn’t counting on one.

Ramadan: A Holy and Violent Month

June 2, 2017 Jihadist groups have invoked the Islamic holiday’s history to further their agendas.

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