All Commentaries

Creating a Hypersonic Pentagon Budget
Why is the Pentagon budget so high?

A Renewed Yemen Truce Is No Substitute for Justice
A halt to the fighting in Yemen would be welcome news. But it won’t last without addressing the warring parties’ crimes against civilians.

Will the Taliban Revolt Against its Leadership?
The Taliban contains many contending factions, but that’s also a source of its stability.

Donald Trump and America’s Democratic Reputation
Trump attacked democracy. Will democracy fight back?

He Chose Not to Fight in Ukraine
A Russian CO speaks out.

The New Battle for the Compact States
The United States is working to keep China out of Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf League Is ‘Sportswashing’ At Its Worst
But if the effort is designed to distract from the Saudi government’s worst abuses — or U.S. support from them — it may backfire.

The Limits of Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement
China brokered an agreement between rivals. Will it transform the Middle East?

The Shift from Pink to Green in Latin America
If you’re in a hole, stop digging.

Urgent: A Bold, Just, and Effective Program to Address the Developing Country Debt Crisis
The developing country debt problem is indeed a crisis of massive proportions. But it can also be an opportunity to remake the global economy.