Stand Out To Sea
Iran Not Backing Down in Yemen

Post-nuclear deal, no signs of de-escalation from Tehran.

The Iran Nuclear Deal
Ex-SecStates Bring Out the Knives

Henry Kissinger and George Shultz are none too pleased with President Obama’s framework agreement. They are right.

The Evolution of Erdogan
Erdogan’s Economic Miracle Endangered

Bad news all around for the Turkish economy. It may make the upcoming parliamentary elections more exciting than Erdogan would wish—and hamper his plans to consolidate power.

The Syrian Civil War
Is the Assad Regime Bled White?

Are losses among regime supporters reaching an unsustainable level?

Greeks Bearing Debts
Brussels Seethes as Greece Spits

Europe’s newest noises regarding Greece are sounding very thuggish.

The Nuclear Deal
Polls: An Iran Deal, Yes. This Iran Deal? Maybe.

Americans are not “for” or “against” so much as “supportive, but deeply skeptical.”

Good Friday
What We’re Listening To: Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ

How to comprehend the meaning of Good Friday? Good music helps.

The Nuclear Negotiations
Differing Perspectives

Will the nuke deal entail the US, EU yielding on sanctions at once, or once verified progress is made?

Europe's Slow Turn Right
Italy: Reforms Taking Hold?

Italy’s political culture may be warmer to business—but there’s a long way to go when you start from below freezing.

A New German Attitude Toward Defense?
On Defense, Germany Grows Up

New defense budget, public opinion polls show shift in debate.

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