Rapprochement with Russia: In the Absence of Western Resolve
There is little honor in a deal with Russia, but it is the pragmatic thing to do.
Brexiteers Demand Subjugation of Institutions to Will of “The People”
Anybody who stands in the way of making Britain’s exit from the European Union a “success” must be a traitor to the cause.
Rapprochement with Russia: What’s In It for Us?
Russophiles argue for an accord with Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
Party Asymmetry in the Age of Trump
Democrats and Republicans are not mirror images. Will this asymmetry last under Donald Trump?
Putin’s Success Abroad Built on Rotten Foundations at Home
Russia’s geopolitical position has improved, but its economy has suffered.
The Russo-Trump Alliance
An accord with Moscow could end liberal democracy in Eastern Europe as well as America’s values-based foreign policy.
Top Stories of 2016
Authoritarianism in Russia, culture war in Europe and a presidential impeachment in Brazil.
Germans Refuse to Panic After Berlin Terrorist Attack
Few blame Angela Merkel and her immigration policy for the terrorist attack in Berlin.
Israeli Right Jeopardizes Alliance by Hectoring Obama
Right-wing leaders in Israel act as if America needs Israel more than the other way around. They’re wrong.
2016 in Geopolitical Review
2016 was a good year for authoritarians and delivered blow after blow to liberal democracy.
Political Victory for Temer During Anxious Times for Brazil
Congress approves a spending limit, but corruption and economic distress still overshadow Michel Temer’s presidency.
Andrei G. Karlov Is Not Franz Ferdinand
Geopolitics shape events, not the other way around. The assassination does not upset Russo-Turkish relations.
Electoral College Blues
Democrats agitating against the Electoral College should keep a few things in mind.
Greece Tries to Weasel Out of Spending Commitments Again
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces higher spending without consulting his bailout monitors.
Poland’s Law and Justice Party Finally Went Too Far
For the first time, the party backs away from illiberal reforms in the face of opposition.