During the Cold War, the CIA did everything it’s accusing Russia of doing today — and more.
Foreign Meddling in Our Vote? Remember How This Feels.
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Iran
Are U.S.-Saudi Relations Finally Souring?
Pressure from human rights organizations to victims of the 9/11 attacks are helping erode the bond between these old political allies. But will the results of this election season squander our chance at change?
Obama’s Nuclear Paradox
Obama’s approach to nukes will be his most significant legacy — as well as his most salient failure.
Iran’s Hard-line Supreme Leader Was Actually a Protege of the Moderates
Supreme Leader Ali Khameini is not so supreme in the eyes of most Iranians.
The Old Oil Order Is Collapsing
If even Saudi Arabia is ready to move away from its reliance on petroleum, we’re indeed entering a new world — one in which the titans of oil production will no longer hold sway over our lives.
Obama: The Conflict Resolution President?
In minimizing U.S. resort to violence, President Obama has brought conflict resolution to the Oval Office.
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.
The Art of Dissidence and Diplomacy
Foreign policy is too important to leave to the “professionals.” Through art and culture, we can all work to make the world a better place.
Wrestling with Iran
Wrestling is the new ping pong when it comes to U.S.-Iranian relations.
Let’s Talk About Bernie Sanders and the Middle East
On foreign policy, the Vermont independent’s “political revolution” hasn’t done much to distinguish itself from Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.