What Democrats Did Wrong And What We Must Do Now
Democrats allowed left-wing activists to hijack the media narrative and mistook social justice for equality.
Ryan Bohl
Ryan Bohl is a Middle East and North Africa analyst for Stratfor and the RANE Network. He blogs at Rogue Geopolitics.
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America did not change. It was manipulated by a minority that seeks a return to autarky and America First.
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People have historically looked to “big men” for leadership. Institutions exist to rein them in.
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The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.
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The war in Yemen has three dimensions, only one of which directly affects the United States.
The Death of a King
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The Filipino president’s rhetoric reeks of opportunism rather than strategy, but there is risk in the long term.
As Syria’s Ceasefire Fails, It’s Time to Break Some Stereotypes
Age-old stereotypes about the Middle East do little to help us make sense of the war in Syria today.
The Long, Short and Medium of the Syrian Peace Deal
Russia and the United States have short-, medium- and long-term interests in pacifying Syria.
Rodrigo Duterte and the Geopolitics of Insulting the American President
Different leaders have different reasons for insulting the American president. Often, it’s a sign of weakness.
Turkey Goes into Syria, Or How to Influence People with Tanks
Turkey’s first priority is stopping Kurdish separatism. Longer term, it is looking at gaining regional influence.
The Islamic State Works, But That’s No Reason for Peace
The fanatical Sunni group has all the trappings of a state, but it is still beholden to a destructive ideology.
How Culture Keeps the Russians and Ukrainians Steps Away from War
The two Slavic peoples are willing to suffer far more than Westerners for their perceived national interests.