Libya’s False Peace
Libya needs political unity, not Washington’s dealmaking.
China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe
The consequences of Beijing’s weapons buildup.
The New Resource Curse
Critical minerals will scramble geopolitics.
The Real Threat to Taiwan
America Is preparing for the wrong kind of crisis
The Disposable Oligarchs
Why wealthy elites come to regret their bargains with authoritarians.
A Gaza for Gazans
Palestinians must lead the rebuilding of the strip.
America Should Be Israel’s Partner, Not Its Patron
The pro-Israel case for ending U.S. aid
Venezuela Needs Regime Change
The narrow path to a democratic transition.
A Grand Strategy of Consolidation
Trump can revitalize American power.
The Tech High Ground
What it will take to gain the advantage over China.
Europe Still Needs China
Washington, not Beijing, is the bigger threat.
Cyberwar’s New Frontier
How AI agents will threaten global security.
How China and Russia Can Exploit the Iran War
And how America can avoid playing into their hands.
Kim’s Dangerous Liaisons
Russia, China, and the growing North Korea threat.
America and Iran’s Long Road to Peace
A grand bargain is out of reach, but a comprehensive deal is possible.
For Iran, Hormuz Is More a Weakness Than a Weapon
A U.S. blockade threatens the regime's grip.
The Other China Flash Point
Like Taiwan, the South China Sea could spark a U.S.-China war.
The Iran War’s Threat to Turkey
Even on the sidelines, Ankara faces blowback.
Can Saudi Arabia Keep Hedging?
The Iran war has altered the Gulf’s balance of power—and the kingdom’s calculus.
The Iran War Is an Expectations Game
How perceptions shape a conflict’s outcome.
The Iran War Is a Win for China
At a meeting with Xi next month, Trump will be on the back foot.
What the Iran War Means for the “Axis of Resistance”
The Iran war is a crucible for Shiite identity and politics.
How the War Saved the Iranian Regime
The unintended consequences of the U.S.-Israeli assault.
Let Iran Defeat Itself
America should end the war but keep up the pressure.