The End of America’s Middle East
The region’s four major countries have all forfeited Washington’s trust. Read More Here
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UAE’s BRICS move shows global role of middle powers
The intricate challenges confronting our world necessitate collaborative efforts that transcend individual superpowers. Read More Here
Why America and China Will Be Enduring Rivals
With U.S.-Chinese relations worse than they have been in over 50 years, an old fairy tale has resurfaced: if only the United States would talk more to China and accommodate its rise, the two countries could live in peace. Read More Here
Armchair Warriors Are Getting Taiwan All Wrong
War-gaming a Chinese invasion has become a fad. But most tabletop exercises aren’t asking the right questions. Read More Here
America’s Best Bet in the Indo-Pacific
Can Washington and New Delhi Balance a Rising China? Read More Here
The Kremlin’s Strange Victory
How Putin exploits American dysfunction and fuels American decline. Read More Here
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
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
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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