Quit Talking About World War III
Nobody wants another world war, and world wars don’t happen by accident.
Geopolitics
Why America and Russia Are Closer to Confrontation in Syria
Both sides have been two-faced about their intentions in the conflict.
Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat
Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.
Trump and the Turks
Evaluating American-Turkish relations in light of Trump’s Middle East visit and the diplomatic isolation of Qatar.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
Bashar Assad’s Big Push to Recover His Eastern Border
With Western-backed forces closing in on Mosul and Raqqa, Syria’s dictator can take advantage of the Islamic State’s weakness.
Time Looks Ripe for Japan-NATO Cooperation
There is room for cooperation, although closer relations between Japan and NATO could antagonize China.
Erdoğan Discovers Personality Doesn’t Trump Geopolitics
Turkey hoped Donald Trump would be less supportive of the Kurds than Barack Obama. It doesn’t look like it.
Why Russian Resets Keep Failing
Geopolitical rivalries do not end because of handshakes or smiling photo ops.
Donald Trump Is Now a Real American President
Even a personality as big as Donald Trump can’t escape the geopolitical realities of the Middle East.
Brexit Is an Opportunity to Take Back Control — For Spain
With Britain on the way out, why should other EU countries push back against Spanish irredentism?
How Climate Change Will Be the Biggest Geopolitical Crisis of the Century
Global warming will force hundreds of millions of Africans to flee, forcing the West to make some tough choices.
For Europe, China Has Become the Lesser of Evils
Unlike Russia and the United States, China does not seek to upend the world system.
There Are Reason to Be Cautious About Breaking Up Bosnia
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
South Sudan is Starving Itself, But We Shouldn’t Rush to Judge
What is happening in South Sudan has happened the world over.