November 12, 2018
YemenSaudi Arabia is no closer to achieving its objectives in Yemen, and international pressure to end the war is growing. The kingdom can cease its bombing campaign and still defend its national interest…
December 20, 2018
SyriaPresident Trump’s order to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria could have major implications for the country, the Middle East, and broader U.S. foreign policy.
December 20, 2018
Democratic Republic of CongoA long-awaited election in the Democratic Republic of Congo offers hope for the country’s first democratic transition, but a contested result could incite turmoil.
July 19, 2018
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)The totality of President Donald Trump’s statements and actions against NATO makes clear that the United States cannot be relied on to come to the defense of its European allies.
June 28, 2018
Middle East and North AfricaIn an interview with a Palestinian newspaper, the president’s son-in-law has revealed himself to be either strikingly naive or deeply cynical.
October 31, 2018
YemenUN officials warn that deteriorating conditions threaten disaster for Yemenis on a scale few have ever witnessed. Ending the civil war is essential, and the United States could prod the peace process…
January 19, 2018
RussiaThe United States must respond to Russia's interference in the 2016 elections by pursuing a strategy of containment. Without a comprehensive response, Russia's meddling will continue.
August 6, 2018
IranThe United States has reactivated sanctions against Iran that could trigger the collapse of the multilateral Iran nuclear deal.
March 8, 2017
CybersecurityOn Tuesday, Wikileaks released a huge cache of documents it said were descriptions of CIA cyber tools used to break into smartphones, computers and internet-connected TVs. Wikileaks says the document…