Here’s how the U.S. position in the Middle East unraveled.
From Bin Laden to Gaza
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North America
Defrosting the Cold War with China
Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
As War in Ukraine Grinds On, U.S. Officials Focus on Black Sea
The war has major implications for the geopolitics of energy.
American Arms Makers, Cashing in on Conflict
It’s good times for the military-industrial complex, but is it truly the arsenal of democracy?
The Push to Dig Up Rare Earth Materials in the Black Hills
The demand for critical raw materials imperils the environment and the communities that live near the Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Americans Want a Ceasefire. It’s Our Politicians Who Are Out of Touch.
Our elected officials should listen to the two-thirds of Americans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
We Need to Hear More Palestinian Voices
The absence of Palestinians and their advocates from news coverage isn’t just unfair. As a Jewish American, I think it’s harmful.
Drone Warfare in the Nuclear Age
It’s artificial, but not intelligent.
The EU and US Make a Bid for the World’s Critical Raw Materials
The EU and US are considering a club to ensure access to the world’s limited supply of critical raw materials, but are they banking on out-of-date geopolitics?