Lessons From 50 Years of Covering Foreign Policy
After half a century studying the issue, here's lesson number one: Wars are bad and empire is folly. Continue Reading
After half a century studying the issue, here's lesson number one: Wars are bad and empire is folly. Continue Reading
September 28, 2021Drones are neither as cheap, targeted or bloodless as advertised. They’re ripe for international arms control. Continue Reading
March 16, 2021For China, the global war for influence is about trading partners. For the US, it could mean something more volatile. Continue Reading
August 20, 2020The two most populous countries in the world are battling over a border, but it’s really about energy and water. Continue Reading
August 07, 2020Why is Donald Trump unraveling treaties on nuclear arms? It’s not just greed — some people want to use them. Continue Reading
June 22, 2020The Non-Proliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off. Continue Reading
December 02, 2019As Saudi Arabia slowly backpedals, we could see an end to the Yemen War, an easing of Iran’s isolation and a reduced role for the US. Continue Reading
November 06, 2019Without international diplomacy, the Middle East is going to run out of water — and it won’t be alone. Continue Reading
August 23, 2019