So far, it’s grandstanding and placebo politics disguising a more moderate agenda.

It turns out failed states are not so great at preventing migrant flows.

It goes far deeper than a failure to reach the 2 percent spending target.

The U.S. is rushing to deploy missile defense in South Korea before the elections.

Is Pyongyang rationing fuel in fear of a coming Chinese embargo?

As Pakistan’s trade gap with China widens, Beijing has been quietly bailing them out.

Another symbolic gesture to Trump?

It won’t transform the balance of power overnight, but it may spook the neighbors.

While Beijing remains reluctant to pressure Pyongyang, it shows no such compunctions about Seoul.

But he may bomb the Houthis to the negotiating table first.