Commentary / World Apr 21, 2020
The world’s bad actors see an opportunity in pandemic
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong is part of a broader pattern of aggression by Iran, Russia and North Korea.
Commentary / World Apr 14, 2020
Cooperate with China but don’t trust it
A Cold War lesson: Authoritarian, Leninist regimes put self-interest ahead of altruism.
Commentary / World Apr 1, 2020
China’s global influence operation goes way beyond the WHO
The U.S. hoped bringing Beijing into international organizations would change it for the better, but the opposite is happening.
Commentary / World Mar 31, 2020
Search for the greater global good
Nations must look past short-term calculations of parochial advantage.
Commentary / World Mar 20, 2020
The Cold War's not back, but nuclear gamesmanship is
Four lessons from the Soviet era apply as the U.S. plans potential responses to Russian aggression.
Commentary / World Mar 17, 2020
Crisis makes China's model look better
The democratic world survived 2008's crash, but it might not be so fortunate this time.
Commentary / World Mar 16, 2020
Saudi-Russian spat shows Putin is a lot like Trump
The Russian leader's foreign policy is transactional, shortsighted and often counterproductive
Commentary / World Mar 1, 2020
China fails the leadership test for COVID-19
Global leaders must build a reputation for basic truthfulness, good faith and responsible stewardship.
Commentary / World Feb 23, 2020
From Japan to the United Kingdom, the world loves hosting U.S. troops
Contrary to claims of anti-American backlash, a study finds that the military is a great brand ambassador.
Commentary / World Feb 17, 2020
Yes, Ukraine matters to the U.S.
Now that impeachment is over, we can get back to why keeping Russia at bay is a key element of foreign policy.