Japan’s F-35 Struggles Help Inspire Domestic Fighter Program
Japan is developing its own next-generation fighter jet following a mysterious crash.
Asia
Sino-American Rift Gives Russia an Opening
Russia is keen to deepen its relationship with China, even if it is the weaker party.
Why Netanyahu Won’t Annex the West Bank
Look to Iran.
Trump’s Middle East Plan Is Not About Peace
What Trump’s critics in Israel get wrong.
From Zero Problems with Neighbors to Zero Friends
How Turkey’s foreign policy failed.
Top Iranian General Soleimani Killed in American Drone Strike
Iranian air defenders accidentally shoot down a commercial jet during retaliatory strikes.
Erdoğan-Putin Deal Tests Russian, Turkish Influence in Libya
The two strongmen announce a ceasefire, but they are not the only ones with an interest in Libya.
Don’t Pull NATO into the Middle East
Europe is not stepping in to take over the mess Donald Trump has made.
Soleimani Assassination Divorced from Strategy
The United States should disengage from the Middle East and focus on China.
Trump’s Withdrawal from Syria Is a Disaster
The president has betrayed America’s friends and sided with its adversaries.
Turkey’s Purchase of a Russian Missile System, Explained
Turkey is going ahead with a deal that its NATO allies have condemned. Why?
Middle East Allies Are Wrong to Bet on Trump
Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey need to plan for the day after Trump.
Germany Seeks Active Role to Ensure Inclusive Afghan Peace Process
The Germans believe only an all-Afghan peace process can protect the gains made since 2001.
German Policymakers Worry About Losing Afghan Gains
Voters are tired of the war, but policymakers worry about the consequences of withdrawal.
Netanyahu’s Miscalculation
The Israeli called elections to stave off indictments for corruption. It galvanized his opponents.