The Evolution of Erdogan
Davutoglu vs Erdogan?

Reports suggest Erdogan’s handpicked successor may not be as pliant as thought.

Obama & Our Allies
The Bad Optics of the NATO Snub

At best, this is a pretty big unforced error. With Team Obama six and a half years into the presidency, they shouldn’t be dropping the ball on something like this.

Go East Young Man
The Rise of Central Europe

Germany and a constellation of ex-Soviet countries are the new economic powerhouse of Europe.

Vive La France!
US, Allies Toughen Military Stance Against Iran

A coalition starts to make some moves—but are we again leading from behind?

Israel vs Hamas
The Fruits of Peace

A small break for Palestinian farmers may be a sign of bigger opportunities to come.

Europe's Paper Militaries
EU and What Army?

This isn’t going to keep Vladimir Putin up nights.

The Iran Deal
The Way Forward on Iran

The P5+1 left a few key players out of the equation. The President must act to add them in.

The Evolution of Erdogan
Erdogan Retreats in Turkish Bank War

The President backs down from a fight with his central bank.

Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
Greek Revenge Tragedy

Greece threatens Germany—but it’s not likely to end well.

Saudi Arabia vs. Iran
Scared Saudis Are World’s #1 Arms Importer

Rich, scared, and unhappy about the nuke negotiations is not a good combination.

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