Beyond Sanctions, A New American Strategy to deal with Putin
Friendly foreign relations must not be at the expense of national interest and international standing.
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Author: Matt Lam
Divided and Confused, Hong Kong’s Democracy Movement is Perplexed by Violence
Both protesters and local government officials must shift strategies in order to overcome the city’s growing divisions.
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Yemen in Flames: Why the US Needs to Stop Supporting Saudi War Crimes
Washington must intervene politically in Yemen before extremists gain a foothold amidst the chaos.
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Taiwan’s Troubling Political U-Turn
Taiwan’s ruling party just switched presidential candidates in a gamble to retain the presidency – a move that could easily backfire.
Beyond the War on Drugs: Building a Lasting Peace in Colombia
Recent negotiations between the government and FARC rebels will succeed only if Bogotá addresses the civil war’s underlying issues.
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China’s Economic Junction: Mustering the Courage to Do Less
Is China abandoning economic reform for good?
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Step Back, Mr. Prime Minister
With the reelection of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two-state solution appears to be off the table indefinitely, which is bad news for Israeli foreign policy.
The Murder of Boris Nemtsov and the Plight of the Russian Opposition
Although the Russian political opposition appears weak and factionalized, opportunities exist for it to weaken the power of Vladimir Putin’s United Russia.
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With Greek Debt, A Reason to Rethink the Euro
After the election of a new far-left government in Greece, the Eurozone risks losing one of its first members, and perhaps much more.
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