Policy
America Alone?
A bitter end to the G7 summit could have consequences for America’s alliances.
Threats
With Ceasefire, Afghan President Offers ‘An Opportunity for the Taliban’
Ashraf Ghani has ordered his forces to stand down for a week, but are the insurgents interested?
Ideas
Syria Is Now In Charge of the UN's Disarmament Efforts. Really.
The U.S. says the Assad regime’s repeated use of chemical weapons on civilians should disqualify it from the post.
Threats
Pompeo Declares Economic War on Iran
The U.S. secretary of state vowed “unprecedented financial pressure in the form of the strongest sanctions in history.”
Threats
Is Peace on the Horizon for Afghanistan?
An offer of talks by the Ghani government was met with silence from the Taliban. That, in itself, could be a good sign.
Policy
How John Bolton Views US Allies and Adversaries
His 2007 memoir lays out the incoming national-security adviser’s worldview.
Threats
What If Trump's North Korea Bluster Actually Worked?
Kim Jong Un’s offer of talks with the U.S. is accompanied by questions about his intentions.
Threats
What Is the Internet Research Agency?
The origin of the Russian “troll farm” that allegedly targeted America’s 2016 presidential election.
Threats
Syria’s War Is Fueling Three More Conflicts
As ISIS evaporates, the buffer zones between armed combatants of several opposing groups and nations have disappeared.
Threats
Peace Through Bombings: The US Strategy in Afghanistan
The goal of negotiating with the Taliban is at odds with President Trump’s statements.
Policy
Pakistan's Week Keeps Getting Worse
The administration suspended security aid for what it says is Islamabad’s failure to take “decisive action” against terrorists.
Ideas
Trump's Belligerence Toward Pakistan Isn't Unreasonable
His threatening tweet might signal increased pressure on Islamabad for its support of Afghan militants.
Threats
ISIS in Afghanistan Is Like a Balloon That Won't Pop
Thursday’s fatal attack in Kabul highlights the group’s resilience.
Threats
How the US and China Differ on North Korea
They are at odds over the nature of the threat posed by Pyongyang.
Threats
Saudi Arabia's Very Public, Very Risky Palace Intrigue
The arrest of 11 senior figures, including one of the world’s richest men, is a sign of the crown prince’s consolidation of power.
Threats
Trump’s Policy on Terrorism Suspects Looks Like Obama’s
A captured Benghazi suspect is reportedly being brought to the U.S., which means he will be tried in a civilian court.
Policy
The Questions Raised By Trump's Iran Deal Decision
The U.S. will stick to the nuclear agreement—for now.
Ideas
Two Nuclear Deals, Two Countries, Three Decades Apart
Does the failed nuclear agreement with North Korea have lessons for the Iran deal?
Threats
How the US Can Pressure Pakistan
Can anything stop the South Asian nation’s support for militants?
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