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Unwrapping Armageddon: The Erosion of Nuclear Arms Control

November 9, 2018

The White House appears to have a broader strategy to unwind over 50 years of agreements to control and limit nuclear weapons.

Is Peace at Hand in Afghanistan?

November 1, 2018

Despite the bloody headlines, a slow-motion alignment of interests could mean peace in Afghanistan — if the Trump administration cooperates.

Syria’s Long War Will Be Decided in These Three Theaters

October 10, 2018

A bloody siege looms over Idlib, the U.S. is digging into the east, and conflict between Iran and Israel may put Syria in the crosshairs.

Parsing the UK’s Anti-Semitism Debate

September 17, 2018

In a nakedly political move, Jeremy Corbyn's right-wing critics are painting the lifelong anti-racist's criticism of Israel as anti-Semitic.

As Washington Vacillates, Asia’s Alliances Are Shifting

August 29, 2018

Alliances and rivalries are reshuffling as Asian countries try to make sense of the Trump administration's belligerent and erratic foreign policy.

It’s Time for NATO to Go the Way of the Warsaw Pact

July 27, 2018

Trump stole the headlines, but the recent NATO summit declaration suggests the odds of an unnecessary conflict are rising.