All Commentaries
The U.S. Government’s Greatest Enemy
When it comes to U.S. security, Americans are more of a threat than the Chinese or the Russians.
Madagascar and the New Frontiers of Sacrifice Zones
The African country is rich in minerals, including rare earth elements. But extracting them from the ground poses enormous environmental and social risks.
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?