Crimea Has Become a Frankenstein’s Monster
Is the Ukrainian government now trapped by its own uncompromising—and increasingly indefensible—policy? Read More Here
Will China Win the Middle East?
Saudi Arabia’s turn toward China reflects its dissatisfaction with US policy. But while this is hardly the first time the Saudis have employed this approach to political bargaining, familiar does not mean harmless. Read More Here
Xi topping Biden in New Cold War’s economic game
Macron, Musk and Anwar all recently doubled down on their China commitments while Biden’s competing vision is still at best amorphous. Read More Here
America’s Oldest Ally: Having the Croissant and Eating it Too
It has long been national interest, rather than high-minded idealism, that has driven French foreign policy—including its reliance on American military might. Read More Here
Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?
One year after the protests that ousted Sri Lanka’s president and government, reforms remain elusive and the national crisis is far from over. Read More Here
Is a New Russia-China-India Bloc Forming in the East?
Putin’s grand plans hinge on an India-China thaw. Can he convince Xi to ease tensions with India? Read More Here
Europe Goes to China, Seeking Recalibration Amid Challenges
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are the latest European arrivals in Beijing. Their views on China are similar, but not in complete alignment. Read More Here
Mind The Middle Powers
Today, the ambitions and risk-taking of a jostling, often increasingly assertive crowd of middle powers seeking a larger voice in world politics is causing widespread turbulence in the global system as well as new challenges for U.S. statecraft. Read More Here
The Dismal Track Record Of U.S. Military Interventions
Washington desperately needs to rethink its relationship to military force. Above all, it needs to stop regarding military adventures as the go-to solution for all potential threats. Read More Here
Why India Downplays China’s Border Threat
For India, responding to Chinese aggression is not only a military question; it’s complicated by political and business interests that have led to incentive structures for New Delhi when it comes to deciding if, when, and how to counter Beijing. Read More Here
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