NATO
Whither the US-Centered, Rule-Based World Order?
How long can a world order survive when its creator and primary benefactor is actively working to undermine it?
Is Another Russia-Georgia War Looming on the Horizon?
Another former Soviet republic is pushing for EU and NATO membership, stoking fears of another Ukraine crisis.
NATO’s Make-or-Break Moment
There’s a much more cost-effective option than pursuing an EU army: boosting defense budgets under the auspices of NATO.
EU-NATO Relations: Beyond Dependency?
The Trump era brings uncertainty over the future of the Atlantic Alliance, but it also brings new opportunities for fruitful EU-NATO cooperation.
Russia-Ukraine Row: NATO’s Eastward Trajectory Is the Real Problem
NATO’s eastward drift has put Kiev in an impossible position.
Libya’s Lost Hope
When the NATO-led coalition intervened in Libya, its people were promised security and democracy. Seven years later, all they have received is chaos, death and destruction.
Belarus After Lukashenko: The Next Ukraine?
Anything is possible when Belarus’ long-serving president steps aside, including a repeat of the Ukraine crisis.
Global Forecast (9-25-2018)
Sweden’s far-right might sneak into the Riksdag via the back door, Brexit gut-check time in the United Kingdom, and new hope for US-Turkey relations.
The Geopolitics of the Black Sea
Long the site of great power competition, the Black Sea region appears to be heating up once again.
Dessert Diplomacy: The Difficulty of Presenting a United Front Against North Korea
A diplomatic incident over the dessert menu reflects just how hard it is for Washington to get its Asia allies on the same page on North Korea.