Between Switzerland and Salazar: Rethinking American Foreign Policy
America’s should fall between the foreign policy of Switzerland and Portugal’s António Salazar.
Geopolitics
The Return of the Atlantic
The Atlantic area will remain economically powerful and serve as an organizing force in global geopolitics.
Why India Still Can’t Let Go of Its Cold War Friend
Close relations with Russia are imperative if India is to offset Chinese influence in its neighborhood.
United States Urge Greece to Pull Out of Russian Gas Pipeline
America advises its NATO ally Greece to back the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor instead.
There Is No Sino-Russian Alliance — Yet
The West must be careful not to push China and Russia closer together.
Arabs, Turkey Coordinate Syrian War Efforts
American policy may have compelled the Arabs and Turks to set aside their differences in Syria.
Ukraine Overshadows American Arctic Council Takeover
The crisis in Ukraine is felt far north as America takes over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
South Africa and the Perils of Forced Union in the Middle East
Having learned nothing from history, the West is compelling warring tribes to coexist against their will.
As Saudis Bomb Yemen, Iran Just Has to Sit Back
Doubts about the kingdom’s ability to meet its stated objectives in Yemen are growing.
Russia Risks Proxy Arms Race with S-300 Delivery
The delivery of the missile system could compel America to bolster its support for Arab states.
In Moscow, Greece’s Tsipras Hints at Closer Ties with Russia
The Greek prime minister wins little more than symbolic support from Russia.
Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely
Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Tsipras Suggests Greece Could Serve as “Bridge” to Russia
Greece’s far-left leaders criticizes EU sanctions against Russia.
Egyptian-Saudi Invasion of Yemen Imminent: Officials
Arab states plan to invade once airstrikes have weakened Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi’s opponents.
Sweden to Boost Defense, Remilitarize Gotland
Sweden will finance expanded submarine operations and a permanent military presence on Gotland.