The Ukrainian Situation: I Yam What I Yam
There are lots of different ways of looking at the situation in Ukraine—historical, game theoretical, and interpersonal perspectives.
On the Crimean Referendum
More on the pending referendum and some thoughts on elections in authoritarian contexts.
Divisions in Crimea
Crimea is more divided than Russia would have the world believe. Plus: the Crimean government has no legitimacy at the moment.
Overselling the Stakes in Crimea
My first piece for The Hill, “Crimea is not Armageddon,” posted this morning.
Sochi Mascots Ride Tank
Russian militarism in Ukraine has undone any public relations benefits of the Sochi Olympics.
Only Nixon Could Go to China–Because Nobody Else Wanted To
The opening to China was entirely Richard Nixon’s idea. Henry Kissinger opposed it vehemently.
Yanukovych Out in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been forced out of Kyiv—and possibly out of power entirely.
“Fuck The EU,” Says America’s Top Europe Diplomat
Victoria Nuland, Asistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, pithily expressed her frustrations about the European Union.
Most Americans Now See Iraq And Afghanistan Wars As Failures
Most Americans now see America’s decade of war as a failure.
Does International Aid Work? Who Knows?
Two experts debate the topic, demonstrating how little we really know.
Corsi Strikes Again: Hitler and Argentina
In case you needed a further reason to dismiss Jerome Corsi (and some general thoughts on what Corsi represents).
Jon Huntsman New Atlantic Council Chairman
Former Utah governor and ambassador to China Jon Huntsman succeeds Chuck Hagel.