Outside the Beltway

Iraq is falling apart for reasons that have nothing to do with President Obama or his policies.

Twenty-five years after his seminal “End of History” article, Francis Fukuyama reflects on its legacy.

It’s sure beginning to look like a civil war in Iraq, albeit a rather one sided one at the moment.

The Iraqi government seems to be panicking.

Some old fashioned political arm twisting has up-ended the apple cart in Richmond.

After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.

Contrary to the oft-repeated slogan, the United States has negotiated with terrorists before. And we will do it again.

There’s little evidence for the conservative contention that the President has damaged America’s position in the world.

More problems for the planned 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Looking back at the first round and forward to the second.

Yet another autiobiography invites public discussion about her accomplishments.

Different name, same result in Egypt.

In her upcoming book, Hillary Clinton strikes a defiant tone against conservative’s continued interest in the Benghazi attack.

Once again, President Obama’s attempt to communicate a foreign policy vision falls short.

A Photo Essay.

They’ve got a new President, but there’s still much to do.

Some odd developments in Nigeria

Parties described as “far right” or “extreme right” have done very well in Europe’s most recent elections.

Diplomatic word games.

The search for more than 200 missing Nigerian schoolgirls is not going well, and part of the blame lies with the Nigerian government.

Today’s foreign-policy disputes rarely consider the way America’s response to one crisis might affect another.

Another civilian government falls in Thailand.

Is “Finlandization” a viable option for Ukraine?

Not surprisingly, Russia’s acquisition of Crimea comes with quite a potential bonanza in natural resources.

Hubris.

Not every tragedy can be resolved with a military response.

Vladimir Putin wants to put the Internet genie back in the bottle.

China sends a message to Kim Jong Un.