All Commentaries
The Scope for Parallel Diplomacy Has Never Been Greater
The U.S.-Cuba deal proved the value of discreet, informal diplomacy. No shortage of other peace processes could begin the same way.
Green Zone Incursion Calls Into Question Iraq’s Future as a State
Iraqi civilians will no longer stand for a government that fails to provide security and basic services.
Israel and Saudi Arabia: Strange Bedfellows in the New Middle East
Israel and Saudi Arabia are burying the hatchet. For at least 10 reasons, that’s not such a good idea.
The Music of Hopelessness
From the comfortable alt-rock of PJ Harvey to the hypnotic antagonism of Anohni, new protest music offers a relief from the official rhythms of war and peace.
Yemen a Major Blot on Obama’s Foreign Policy Record
U.S. support of Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen is not only marring President Obama’s legacy but sowing death and destruction.
People Are Likening the Next Philippine President to Donald Trump. Here’s Why.
A hapless elite, an angry electorate, and a brash front-runner with little regard for democratic norms: The latest Philippine election sounds a lot like America’s.
If Elected, Trump Unlikely to Improve on Obama’s Nuclear-Weapons Record
If Donald Trump is elected he will be handed the keys to nuclear-weapons program more entrenched than ever thanks to President Obama.
Hiroshima’s Other Chain Reaction
Some believe an apology for Hiroshima by President Obama could set off a destabilizing chain reaction of apologies.
Iran’s Hard-line Supreme Leader Was Actually a Protege of the Moderates
Supreme Leader Ali Khameini is not so supreme in the eyes of most Iranians.
Review: Realizing Peace
A new book on conflict resolution provides a history of the subject and a counterfactual history of recent events.