by J. Peter Pham
Direct UN control is the only effective way to help the state rebuild.
by Nikolas K. Gvosdev
Ukraine’s election results aren’t a repudiation of the West. Kiev will still pursue the middle course it always has, courting both Europe and Russia.
by The National Interest
A weakened America shouldn’t needlessly offend Russia and China.
by The National Interest
Gates says sanctions on Iran are coming soon while worrying about France’s warship sale to Russia; Holbrooke clears up Taliban confusion; Clinton and Geithner try to get banking data from Europe.
by Geoffrey Kemp
Iraq could be a military powerhouse and counter Iran—if it gets its act together.
by The National Interest
An Iranian bomb would lead to a renaissance of American influence in the Middle East.
by Paul J. Saunders
There are no other viable options. We must focus on deterrence and ensure Tehran can’t share its technology with others.
by Jacob Heilbrunn
Obama is unwise to ignore Europe—especially as a strengthened EU develops a common foreign policy.