Foreign policy
Joe Biden Backed on Foreign Policy, But China Seen as Weak Point: Poll
The Pew survey found deep partisan divisions, with Republicans lacking confidence in the president on every major foreign policy issue.
Seizing the Opportunity for Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Now, there exists a fresh opportunity to forge a lasting peace and to extinguish a lingering conflict in the South Caucasus region.
America is Back: What That Looks Like for an Ally
When the United States shies away from international leadership, other actors, often with hostile intent, fill that void.
In Yemen 'Diplomacy is Back.' What Next?
It is time for the Yemeni political elites to take responsibility, stop relying on and blaming the same foreigners for all their ills.
Erbil Attacks Part of Iran's 'Opening Overture' To Biden
The escalation is background music intended to produce the right mood of American trepidation.
Don't Boycott Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics
At some point, you simply have to conclude that the best planning assumption is that the Chinese regime is going to be around for a considerable period.
China's Genocide Olympics
No one wants to mix sport with politics, but everyone has an obligation to not support rape, murder, mass detainment and slavery.
Biden Must Pick: Israel or Blind Faith in International Institutions
Faith in multilateralism is at the heart of the mindset of the foreign policy establishment stalwarts who have returned to power in the last month.
We Must Honor the Abraham Accords 'Side Deals' for the UAE and Morocco
We should encourage investment in the growing Arab-Israeli alliance.
Reimagining Diplomacy in the Post-COVID World: An Indian Perspective
Despite its many benefits, the world has also seen strong reactions to globalization. Much of that arises from unequal benefits, between and within societies.
Biden Plays Softball With Iran
Biden's moves to empower Iran and its Houthi proxy against the U.S.'s Arab Gulf allies will be very costly to the region and to the U.S.
The Imperative To Reform the International Criminal Court
The case against Israel is but a symptom of the politicization of yet another international institution serving to empower the culture of impunity in regimes where there is no means for justice.
Eyeing China, Biden Pentagon Nominee Advocates for Robust Defense Budget
Dr. Kathleen Hicks appears set for an easy and quick Senate confirmation
The U.S. Must Remain Engaged with Central Asia
The people of Uzbekistan, as do the American people, want to live in a world where our families are safe.
Building a Better Path for Syrian Aid
The Biden administration needs to establish with Moscow early on that the U.S. will not allow Russia to exploit the principle of state sovereignty to override international humanitarian law and put millions of Syrians and regional stability at further risk.
America Gets Middle East 'Withdrawal Fever' Again
The strange thing about the constant argument that the Middle East is a "quagmire" and the U.S. "failed" and should "leave" is not how other countries view the region.
Myanmar Woman Inadvertently Recorded Coup D'état in Now Viral Workout Video
The viral video juxtaposes a morning cardio workout with a country in crisis.
Biden 'China Virus' Ban May Foretell National Security-Threatening Policies
Political correctness presages policy incorrectness.
Antony Blinken Picks Up Mike Pompeo's Mantle as He Tackles China Head-On
The emergence in Congress of a bipartisan view of China as a serious threat to American interests may see the Biden administration take an equally tough stance on Beijing's policies.
Antony Blinken, Biden's State Department Pick, Says Trump Got China 'Right'
Blinken said "no party has a monopoly on good ideas," and he embraced Trump's tough stance in dealing with China.
Israel and the U.S.: Maintaining the Alliance Against Iran
Biden should maintain and strengthen the broad U.S.-Israel diplomatic, military and intelligence relationship.
China Is Becoming a Military State
Xi Jinping continues to consolidate his power in harrowing fashion.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia: A Gift of a Different Sort, Maybe
In its early stage, and especially if properly appreciated and managed, Saudi/Qatari rapprochement is a gift from the outgoing administration to the incoming one.
The Soleimanification of the Middle East
The mushrooming of Soleimani posters across the region on the anniversary of his death is a typical Iranian public relations onslaught.
The Powerful Implications of Israel's Successful Missile Defense Test
The recent tests were a clear message to Iran and its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah.
China, the 'Victor Power,' Is Both Arrogant and Insecure
Free societies do not appreciate the danger posed by an arrogant and deeply insecure China.
Trump Was Right To Recognize Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
The recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara is not a radical departure from prior U.S. policy; rather, it is a prudent development of it.
Israel's Peace Deals Show How Abnormal Israel's Treatment Has Been
It feels like a revolution is happening in the Middle East.
Understanding Israel's War in the 'Grey Zone'
Israel's defense strategy is intended to keep professed enemies at bay with the minimum of visibility.
The Chinese Penetration of America: Part Two
The threat of the Chinese Communist dictatorship penetrating the United States is a crisis right now.