Still “Yearning to Breathe Free” in America?
Following a string of controversial grand jury decisions, race has gripped the national discourse.
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The Case for Dispassionate Foreign Policy: A Historical View
With former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel stepping down and Republicans preparing to seize control of Congress, US foreign policy appears to be adrift.
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Why the Answer in Iraq is Not “Cry Havoc”
As the Iraqi government employs largely Shiite militias to counter the Islamic State, it may only be a matter of time before full-scale civil war is reignited in Iraq.
Did Democracy Come Too Soon For Libya?
The scene on the ground in Libya today is one that few intended when they first took up arms against the Gaddafi regime in 2011. What went wrong?
Afghanistan: Following Iraq’s Path?
Even as American forces seek to wind down the mission in Afghanistan, a renewed campaign in Iraq grows in intensity. With Iraq returning to civil war, Chris Newton contemplates whether Afghanistan, after 13 years of foreign intervention, will meet the same fate.
What Happened to NATO?
If NATO is past its prime, the Baltic states could find themselves out in the cold.
Ukraine: The Inevitable Conflict?
The Crimean annexation and Russian military intervention in eastern Ukraine fit into a pattern of aggressive Russian behavior along its periphery.
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