South Korea should focus less on extracting apologies from North Korea and more on pursuing pragmatic projects with Pyongyang.
Black Ops for Peace
Like it or not, diplomacy is all about backroom deals.
Islamic Manuscript Radiocarbon Dated to Time of Muhammad
Exciting news for the Islamic world, but may make Islamist extremists feel all the more justified in promulgating their unreconstructed brand of Islam.
The War Over Blasphemy
Some countries are getting rid of outdated blasphemy laws, while others are ramping up persecutions.
Does the Islamic State Seek to Turn Gaza Into Another of Its ‘Fiefdoms’?
Hamas fears recent attacks in Gaza may be the responsibility of militants affiliated with the Islamic State.
If Ralph Nader Had Been Elected President, the Iraq War Would Have Been a War Unfought
Resentment towards Ralph Nader blinds us to what a good president he would have made.
Iran Deal: Is Obama Channeling Nixon?
The nuclear deal with Iran, like Nixon’s opening to China in 1972, has the potential to be a geopolitical game changer — if it can get through Congress first.
US and Cuba Swap Embassies: Victory of Diplomacy and Democracy
As Cuba and the United States continue down the road of reconciliation, they must still avoid the bumps.
Iran Nuclear Deal an “Act of Appeasement,” Raves Representative Republican
President Obama pledges to use his power of veto should Congress reject the freshly minted Iran nuclear deal.
Why Exactly Is the U.S. at War in Yemen?
Supporting Saudi attacks on Yemen is a way for the U.S. to show the Saudis that Iran is still a mutual adversary.