Commentary / World Dec 24, 2018

America's New Year's gift to Russia, Iran and Turkey

The U.S. military presence in Syria is central to the stability of the region.

Commentary / World Jul 2, 2018

Erdogan's re-election and its dire consequences

Turkey's president now has a green light to pursue even more vigorously his nationalistic theme and his Islamic agenda.

Commentary / World May 9, 2018

Decertifying the Iran deal is dangerous

Donald Trump's unilateral move could have dire regional and international implications.

Commentary / World Jul 23, 2017

Afghanistan: A morally corrupting catastrophe

There is no military solution to the war in Afghanistan. The solution to the debacle lies with the Afghan tribes.