Russian Pipeline Divides German Right
Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.
Geopolitics
Will Russia Go into Libya Next?
A war against the Islamic State in Libya may give Russia’s leader just the sort of quick victory he seeks.
Fear of In-Between Europe Premature
Central Europeans must be patient while Germany shifts its strategic orientation away from Russia.
Why America Must Support the Saudis
The United States have little in common with the royals of Saudi Arabia, but they are the lesser of evils.
Eurozone Economy Could Be Chilled to the Core
Europe’s economic problems seem to be shifting from the periphery to its core.
The Dangers of (Insert Your Country’s Name) First Policies
Refortifying borders and severing alliances would make the world more dangerous for everyone.
Satellite Geopolitics in Eastern Europe
If the American-Russian rivalry shifts back to Europe, the focus will be on Hungary, Poland and Romania.
Kurdish Independence Would Reverberate Across Region
Independence for the Kurds could destabilize Iraq’s neighbors and upset long-standing alliances.
Mission Accomplished for Putin in Syria? Yes And No
The intervention managed to keep Bashar Assad in power, but Russia is not out of the woods yet.
Timing Ideal for Iraq’s Kurds to Declare Independence
Regional factors have arrayed in the Kurds’ favor. Things might not stay the same for long.
Why the Free Syrian Army Never Went Anywhere
Relatively moderate and well-educated rebels weren’t numerous enough to lead the Syrian opposition.
Don’t Take Iran Becoming a Better Place for Granted
Outsiders could give Iran’s otherwise doomed revolution a new lease on life if they prove the hardliners right.
Partition Could Make Violence in Syria Worse
Syria may not be put back together again, but partitioning it now would be to invite ethnic cleansing.
Saudis Not into Syria Just Because They Hate Assad
Saudi rulers are seeking in war a social glue they cannot find elsewhere to hold their subjects together.
Russia Makes Syrian Puzzle Even More Complicated
By backing the Kurds in Syria, Russia is driving a wedge between Turkey and its NATO allies.