Oct 02, 2019

Britain, France and Germany have shifted their position, but with the suggestion of permanent denuclearization in exchange for permanent removal of sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif may have kicked the ball back to the United States.

Sep 24, 2019

Saudi Arabia faces the prospect of becoming engulfed in in a war with Iran before it has fully extracted itself from the conflict in Yemen. Adjustments may follow, both diplomatic and domestic.

Jun 06, 2019

Considering the Sino-US trade war to be a mere quibble over tariffs and deficits misses the big picture: the clash of these two economic titans threatens not only bilateral relations, but also global prosperity and even the peaceful world order that has prevailed since World War II.

May 28, 2019

A senior U.S. State Department official’s inflammatory comments about a “Clash of Civilizations” reignited debate about how to view history and differing cultures. The Conference on Asian Civilizations Dialogue, hosted in Beijing this May, offered a more level-headed and equitable path to understand civilizational differences.

Apr 29, 2019

In an echo of the Arab Spring of 2011, societal earthquakes in Algeria and Sudan shocked North Africa, ousting strongmen who had ruled for decades. The fallen presidents’ fate reveals the importance of the military in Arab societies and the central role of economic development as the foundation of political stability.

Jan 21, 2019

While the US withdraws its troops from the Middle East, it’s putting in place a framework to secure its interests.

Jan 07, 2019

Trump’s Africa strategy is a self-serving reaction to Chinese ties to the continent.

Oct 29, 2018

Trump’s response to Khashoggi’s death makes the US look bad.

Sep 10, 2018

The generosity of China’s support shows its benevolence towards Africa.

Aug 20, 2018

Trump’s Iran sanctions are opposed by the rest of the world and will only serve to exacerbate conflict.