Outside the Beltway

Crimea is more divided than Russia would have the world believe. Plus: the Crimean government has no legitimacy at the moment.

The votes are in. And the outcome is meaningless.

A tale of life in modern-day America . . .

Young voters reject political parties to a greater extent than other voters, but on policy issues they trend Democratic

Barack Obama is no Jimmy Carter.

Is there anything that could stop the Clinton juggernaut?

My first piece for The Hill, “Crimea is not Armageddon,” posted this morning.

From Massachusetts, a ruling that might make little sense to the lay person but which seems to be right on the law.

The Budapest Memorandums pertain solely to nuclear attacks.

Here’s Why The German Language Sounds Harsh To Most People

The West owes Ukraine nothing.

Casting a bit of cartographic light on the crisis in Ukraine.

Russian invasion or legitimate secessionist movement? And does it matter?

Russian militarism in Ukraine has undone any public relations benefits of the Sochi Olympics.

Rolling up your sleeves is hard if you’re a Marine.

Eric Katz of Government Executive points to “The Incredible Shrinking Pay Raise in One Chart.”

The opening to China was entirely Richard Nixon’s idea. Henry Kissinger opposed it vehemently.

My latest for The National Interest, “Hagel’s Defense Cuts: The Least Bad Choice,” is out.

Hamid Karzai’s refusal to sign a new security agreement may result in all U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan by the end of the year.

Worst part about being named HaHa Clinton-Dix? ‘The whole President Clinton thing with Monica Lewinsky’

Poking the eye of the institution that passes your budget is a bold choice.