Essays
Palestinian Politics
Return or Die?

Palestinians in Syria have been swept up in the horrific violence. What is the response of the Palestinian Authority?

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Wagging the Dog
The Limits of Europe’s Bureaucratic Optimism

Greece, Poland, the UK: Voters across Europe are sending a message to Brussels.

The Future of Europe
Georgia’s European Dream

There is no alternative to alignment with Europe for post-Soviet countries.

Obama’s Middle East Diplomacy
Allies Raging Against the Dying Light

President Obama believes that a nuclear deal with Iran could produce “a new geopolitical equilibrium.” So far, our allies in the Middle East aren’t buying his assurances.

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Russia and the West
John Kerry’s Sochi Misadventure

The Secretary of State’s trip to Russia won’t solve any problems, and it makes the Obama administration look weak and desperate.

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Precedents
Syrian Lies, and an Iranian Surmise

What does the revelation about Syria cheating on its chemical weapons commitments tell us about the Iran negotiations? Plenty—and it isn’t pretty.

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Religion & Other Curiosities
Desecularization

A look at India, Israel, Algeria, Russia and China shows just how secularization and desecularization have worked in tandem through the years.

Know Thy Enemy
How to Fight an Elusive Enemy

The problem of targeting an enemy that avoids battles is not new. Consider, for example, the Roman Empire’s 1st-Century war against Tacfarinas in North Africa.

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Elections in the UK
Four Funerals and an Election

As the dust settles on the UK elections, it’s time to take stock of what lies ahead for David Cameron. His tasks are daunting.

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The Polish Elections
Europe’s Island of Stability

Poland heads for presidential elections tomorrow, which are likely to be a predictable—even boring—affair. What a nice contrast with the rest of Europe, and what a remarkable achievement.

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