America Shouldn’t Try to Pry China and Russia Apart
Rather than break up China and Russia, America should seek to isolate them together.
Geopolitics
The Geopolitical Argument Against Gun Ownership
Nobody should pretend guns make America more secure. That’s far beyond the power of a few weapons.
Imagining the End Game: How North Korea May Collapse
If America and China go from rivals to allies or China bungles its rise, North Korea will lose its strategic value.
Oceania Has Always Been at War with Eurasia
Why geography condemns Russia, an insecure land power, to be at odds with America.
Army Pulls Back as Syrian Rebels Advance on Alawite Heartland
Islamist opposition forces make another move on the historical heartland of Bashar Assad’s Alawite sect.
Iran May Not Be the Middle East’s Hegemon — Yet
Sanctions and isolation have weakened Iran, but it is still in a strong position to expand its influence in the Middle East.
Turkey Seeks to Block Allies from Supporting Kurds
Despite joining the war against the Islamic State, Turkey doesn’t want its allies aiding the group’s Kurdish rivals.
East-West Standoff in Ukraine Likely to Endure
Neither Russia nor the West is prepared to escalate or seek a diplomatic way out.
Europe Has No Reason to Fear a Powerful Germany
If the last seventy years are any indication, Germany will continue to lead Europe with caution.
France Takes Hard Line with Iran, Deepens Ties with Arabs
It’s hard not to see a connection between France’s new alliances in the Middle East and its hard line against Iran.
Nord Stream Belies Countries’ Non-Russian Gas Efforts
Some of Europe’s richest countries prioritize their own energy security over others.
Greek Euro Exit Could Herald Anti-Western Shift
Ejected from the euro, Greece is likely to eye Russia first as an alternative ally to its partners in the West.
War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality
Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.
Greece Signs Pipeline Deal with Russia After European Talks Fail
A day after Greece’s bailout talks collapse, the country agrees to build part of a Russian pipeline.
Blaming Sykes-Picot: A Dangerous Deception
Taken to its logical conclusion, the “artificial state” narratives leads to more violence, not less.