Iran Nukes: Not So Fast?
Iran’s path to a nuclear bomb isn’t as easy as most think, Jacques Hymans argues in the current Foreign Policy.
Chen Guangcheng Deal Struck, No Thanks to Chen Guangcheng
The blind Chinese activist who daring escape from house arrest set off a diplomatic brouhaha that grabbed the world’s attention is about to get his wish to come to America.
Did The United States Betray Chen Guangcheng?
What seemed like a diplomatic success has begun to unravel very quickly.
The bin Laden Raid And The 2012 Elections
Osama bin Laden’s death provides Barack Obama with an important political shield during the upcoming campaign.
Another Stagnant Spring For The Economy?
The economic tea leaves don’t look disastrous, but they don’t look all that great either.
Insurmountable Obstacles in Afghanistan
My latest for The National Interest,Insurmountable Obstacles in Afghanistan, has been posted.
Iran Hasn’t Decided Whether to Build Nukes-Israel Army Chief
Lt Gen Benny Gantz says Iran “is going step by step to the place where it will be able to decide whether to manufacture a nuclear bomb. It hasn’t yet decided to go the extra mile.”
North Korea Threatens “Special Actions” Against The South
Another round of threats from North Korea.
Turkey’s Erdogan Cheapens NATO’s Core Promise
My latest for The National Interest, “Turkey Cries Wolf,” has been posted.
George Washington Named Britain’s Greatest Military Foe
American revolutionary leader George Washington has been voted the greatest enemy commander to face Britain, lauded for his spirit of endurance against the odds and the enormous impact of his victory.
Atlantic Council
Through a stroke of bad luck, the Atlantic Council server was down during a critical Google update
IR Wonks vs. IR Journals
Dan Drezner declares that “Policy wonks ignore political science journals at their peril.”
America’s Top Geostrategic Threat?
Russia is the most significant geopolitical player actively opposing significant American interests.