If Assad Captures Aleppo, Then What for the West?
Neither Turkey nor the United States will panic if Aleppo falls. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, might.
Geopolitics
Central Europeans Can’t Count on France Alone
Now is the time for Poland to repair relations with Berlin.
The Bloody End of 2016’s Ramadan
The absence of a Sunni supremacist state helps us understand where the violence is coming from.
How We Got to Brexit
The United Kingdom has historically had the luxury of being semi-detached from Europe. Not anymore.
With Britain Out, Poland Must Repair Ties with Berlin
Polish conservatives can’t let historical grievances stand in the way of an alliance with Germany.
Ostpolitik Is Not Going to Work This Time
Social Democrats believe accommodation will moderate Russia’s behavior. They are wrong.
Brexit or Not, the World Curves Toward Union
Today’s challenges are too big for any one nation state to tackle. Europe in particular needs to work together.
NATO to Deploy Battlegroups to Baltic States, Poland
The alliance sends troops to its northeasternmost member states but shies away from building new bases.
How Vietnam Went from American Foe to American Friend
Closer relations with the United States help Vietnam balance against China and promote its trade.
Why Central Asia Is Dumping Russia for China
Russia’s dimming economic prospects and domineering behavior make China an attractive alternative.
Partition Is Not the Answer to Iraq’s Problems
Splitting the country in three wouldn’t make Iraq more governable. What it needs is different leadership.
Why Montenegro is Joining NATO
Montenegro is making a choice to be Western. NATO closes a gap.
Culture, Power, Geopolitics: How All Three Explain Us
Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory helps us understand why states behave the way they do.
The Geopolitics of Cities: Past, Present and Future
Urbanization will make governing much more complicated, but potentially better if done right.
Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas
EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.