There are rising concerns that the Ukraine crisis could lead to nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia.
Former U.S. Nukes Commander’s Steps to Keep Ukraine Crisis From Mushrooming Into Nuclear War
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War & Peace
How the U.S. Contributed to Yemen’s Crisis
Washington’s support for Yemen’s former dictatorship — and of Saudi efforts to sideline the country’s nonviolent pro-democracy movement — helped create the current crisis.
Kenya’s Sorrow and How the U.S. Fueled Al-Shabab in Somalia
An ill-advised American-supported Ethiopian invasion transformed Al-Shabab from a marginal player into a major force.
Balkans: Still Digging Toward NATO
Despite the fallout in Ukraine, several Balkan countries are angling to join NATO — and freely misinforming their publics to get there.
Is Al Qaeda Waxing or Waning?
Reading the tea leaves to determine whether Al Qaeda or the Islamic State will lead the Islamist extremist world.
Diplomacy Is the Only Plausible Solution to Syria and Yemen
Unification of the Middle East, though not a caliphate, would be ideal, but unity would be a step in the right direction.
Cuba’s Coming Out Party
The road ahead for U.S.-Cuban relations is rocky, but at least it’s new.
Obama’s Triple Crown
Obama’s no peace president, but he’s won important diplomatic victories. Will they survive the 2016 election?
Footing the Bill While Israel Thumbs Its Nose
Israel won’t change its ways until Washington puts military aid on the chopping block.
How Aggression Went From an Act of War to a Pathology
Aggression by a state, once considered just an act of war, ultimately became viewed as a pathological act.