The Sunni-Shi'a War
UAE to Join the Party in Syria?

Emiratis declare they would dispatch ground forces to Syria—should the U.S. take the lead.

The Sunni-Shi'a War
Saudi Arabia to Send Ground Troops to Syria?

Saudi Arabia says it’s ready to send ground troops to Syria, but its track record in Yemen offers a reason for apprehension.

The Old World in Trouble
Just Another Day in Europe

Multiple terror threats, thousands of police officers deployed, riots, failing economy, Russian aggression—ho hum.

The Libyan Afterparty Rages On
Libya Winning Race for Site of Obama’s Next War?

U.S., European allies may have to send as many as 10,000 troops.

The European Immigration Crisis
Cost of Shutting Schengen: Over €100B

Refugee chaos may deprive the EU of one of its most important economic tools.

The Syrian Civil War
Assad Attacks as Talks Falter

Assad continues air campaign as US-backed talks grind to halt. Somewhere in the Kremlin, Putin is smiling.

The UK-EU Referendum
Rearranging the Deck Chairs on the Titanic

Britain has a genuinely different perspective on many problems in Europe—one which could help Europe, if Britain can bring its weight to bear.

The Next Foreign Policy
US to More Than Quadruple Defense Spending in Europe

Move gives the next POTUS more tools in more places. Plus: an increase in anti-ISIS spending.

The Anti-American Visa
“Outsourcing Visa” May Hurt Even More than Reported

Just in time for primary season, visa-related layoffs are back in the news.

The European Immigration Crisis
Europe’s Waning Welcome

From mobs in Sweden to ministers in Austria, Europeans turning against refugees.

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