Amy Kazmin, Financial Times
Mark Dubowitz & Benjamin Weinthal, New York Post
Britain did this month what the European Union and its most important power, Germany, refuse to do: outlaw the Iranian-backed Lebanese terror group Hezbollah. Specifically, London imposed the ban o
James Holmes, Nat'l Int.
A ship is more than a hunk of steel. The hunk of steel plus the crew that lives on board it comprises the ship. Bad leadership marred Franklin's human component. In the end, then, this is a story with mixed lessons. It is not merely about the material dimension of naval warfare.
Christopher Balding, Foreign Affairs
How will Beijing respond?
Matthew D'Ancona, Guardian
The character of our politicians can be judged in this vital week, says Guardian columnist Matthew d??Ancona
Kevin Cramer, National Review
The military community relies on it, our history reminds us of the need for it, and basic logic demands it.
James Kirkup, Spectator
A Commons defeat for Theresa May's proposed EU withdrawal agreement this week is priced in. Westminster has shrugged and accepted another Commons drubbing as a given. MPs' refusal to back the deal is
David Frum, The Atlantic
We need to make hard decisions now about what will truly benefit current and future Americans.
C. Shalev, Haaretz
Paul Goble, Euromaidan Press
Seventy-three years ago, Winston Churchill gave a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, which is now remembered primarily for his application of the term iron curtain to Stalin's policies of isolating the peoples of the USSR and Eastern Europe from the rest of the world. But Roman Bezsmertnyi, the former Ukrainian representative to the
D. Murray, Spectator
I have been travelling in the Middle East for the last few weeks and slightly regret returning to the maelstrom of ancient animosities and unbridgeable sectarianism that is modern Britain. But in my
Jeff Barak, Jerusalem Post
Without declaring he won??t join gov??t headed by an indicted Netanyahu, what is Gantz??s real target?
Tarek Megerisi & Andrew Lebovich, ECFR
The French response to internal threats in North African countries has been to reinforce authoritarian rule to keep the peace. But it could inflame miltancy in the long run, especially in Chad and Libya.
Anchal Vochra, Foreign Policy
The latest issue to divide the EU is whether to recognize the legitimacy of Syria's dictator and help him rebuild his country.
Gilead Ini, Commentary
The bottom line: Not good.View Post
Der Spiegel
Germany's ruling parties are at odds over the decision to ban all German arms experts to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the Jamal Khashoggi killing. While some argue it is a question of values, others worry it is undermining European cooperation. By DER SPIEGEL Staff
Hussein Ibish, Nat'l
From the establishment of the Turkey-Russia-Iran triumvirate to the ongoing Arab efforts to re-engage with Syria, everything can be traced back to the events of December 2016
Ted Galen Carpenter, RealClearWorld
S. Tagliapietra, Bruegel
Energy has traditionally played an important role in global geopolitics, contributing to the rise of great powers, the formation of alliances and, in many cases, also to the emergence of wars and conflicts. Every international order in modern history has been based on an energy resource. This piece discusses how the ongoing low-carbon energy transformation could reshape global geopolitics in the future.
James D.J. Brown, Japan Times
The government risks negotiating an agreement that only the prime minister himself and those closest to him are willing to accept.
Stephen Kinzer, Boston Globe
The India-Pakistan border skirmish underscores the risks of President Trump's dangerous approach.
Allison Fedirka, Geopolitical Futures
The United States' animosity toward Cuba seems a matter of course. So, it came as no surprise when Congress passed legislation this week that allows U.S. companies to sue Cuban entities. Over the past 125 years, however, the U.S. and Cuba have shifted from close allies to sworn enemies. Washington has provided military support to
A. Boccato, Ind.
The perception has grown that the 5SM is a minority stakeholder in this government, a difficult position for an anti-establishment party that won the popular vote
