Reese Erlich’s new book on Syria combines on-the-ground reporting with an encyclopedic background in the region’s history.
The Syrian Labyrinth
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Russia
People Who Live in Glass Houses Shouldn’t Complain About Violations of the INF Treaty
The U.S. recently made the case that Russia is in violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, but it needs to look in the mirror, too.
How Putin Could Defeat NATO With Nukes
Unthinkable? Perhaps, but it’s entirely plausible that Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO country with nuclear weapons and emerge victorious.
Still No Smoking Gun That Proves Ukrainian Rebels Shot Down MH17
The case parallels the sarin attack in Syria a year ago.
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.
Red Carpet Into Harm’s Way Rolled Out for Flight MH17
Between Ukraine airline officials keeping planes flying too low and the pilot diverting his plane into the vicinity of the military transport, MH17’s fate was sealed.
Suddenly Putin Blaming Ukraine for Flight 17 Makes a Shred of Sense
The Russian prime minister may still bear some of the blame, though.
U.S. and Russia Testing Each Other’s Commitments in Eastern Europe
If Russia intensifies its presence in Ukraine, U.S. will face pressure from NATO allies to react.
From Grozny to Crimea: Russia Learns to Finesse Military Intervention
Russia has come a long way from military operations in which casualties to civilians were of little concern.
NATO on Viagra
At 65, NATO should get off its new meds and act its age. It’s time for downsizing and memoir-writing, not hanky-panky in the east.