For better or worse, the refugee crisis underscores that Turkey is part of Europe. Pretending otherwise could have disastrous consequences.
Thinking Outside the European Box
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Europe & Central Asia
States With Aging and Youthful Demographics Can Complement Each Other
If unrest in the Middle East and mass migration ease, developed states might once again welcome workers from developing states.
Russia is Withdrawing from Syria — and the U.S. Should Follow Suit
For too long Moscow and Washington have tried to out-muscle each other by escalating the Syrian war. Now, for once, they’ve got a chance to escalate their efforts to end it.
Foreign Policy: Subject Non Grata in the Primaries
With little discussion of foreign policy in the primary races, we’re left wondering whether diplomacy will continue to take a backseat to military action.
To End No Wars
In a world awash with weak states, powerful weapons, and crumbling institutions, conflicts can easily continue for generations — and perhaps never end.
Hillary Clinton’s Support for the Iraq War Was No Fluke
Hillary Clinton has run to the right of the Obama administration on every major foreign policy issue — and she’s left a trail of devastation in her wake.
Iran Deal Undermines Rationale for Missile Defense
Since missile defense doesn’t protect us against Russia’s nukes.
Does Providing Aid in War Zones Do More Harm Than Good?
The politicization of humanitarian aid poses a huge moral dilemma for NGO workers.
Socialists Rain on Spain
The Socialists’ habit of running from the left and governing from the center is not a formula that will work anymore in Spain.
Irish Shillelagh Austerity
Whatever credibility austerity had is now lost on much of Europe.