ISIS is intent on forming its own state, but it may turn to international terrorism next.
Apathy and Denial Won’t Make ISIS Go Away
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War & Peace
Ukrainian Unity Depends On…Bulgaria?!
Russia’s energy-heavy economy could suffer from Bulgaria’s decision to stop construction of the South Stream pipeline.
China, America, and a New Cold War in Africa?
Is the conflict in South Sudan the opening salvo in the battle for a continent?
Russians Not Only Violate Nuke Treaty, But Threaten Reagan’s “Legacy”
The Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was a product of the Reagan-Gorbachev Reykjavík nuclear summit.
How Western Aid Bungled Syria’s Opposition & Paved the Way for ISIS
The U.S. and its allies have funded a host of Syrian opposition councils that are more interested in seeking Western aid than serving the Syrian people.
The “Responsibility to Protect” Is Buried in Iraq
After the war in Iraq, is it feasible to invoke the Responsibility to Protect doctrine to protect civilians from ISIS?
A Bittersweet Victory for Srebrenica’s Survivors
The long, slow process of obtaining justice for Europe’s worst genocide since World War II.
Israel Once Again Unconcerned With Prosecution for War Crimes
The United Nations Human Rights Council announced a commission of inquiry into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Is Human Rights Watch Too Close to the U.S. Government?
Human Rights Watch continues to face charges from activists, including Nobel Laureates, who say the group is too close to Washington to criticize U.S. foreign policy.
Is Obama Really Adrift in the World?
Four myths American exceptionalists peddle about the U.S. president and America’s role in the world.