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The US administration’s private messages reveal impatience with Europe and its contribution to global security. It has good reason to complain.
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March 28, 2025
Europe Needs to Fight the Houthis
The US administration’s private messages reveal impatience with Europe and its contribution to global security. It has good reason to complain.
January 9, 2025
Putin’s Empire-Building Base Hunt Reaches Libya
The Russian leader must find a new home in the Mediterranean or risk his gains in Africa.
December 13, 2024
Why Is Turkey’s Erdoğan Not Ecstatic?
There is huge uncertainty over what happens next in Syria, but while the losers are clear enough it’s too early to judge the winners.
December 10, 2024
Kicking Russia Out of Syria
The rapid fall of the Assad regime in Syria has created opportunity for the West, but it will need to be nimble to exploit the moment.
December 9, 2024
Someone Else’s Fault — Kremlin Propagandists Explain Syrian Collapse
As Syria’s fleeing dictator arrived in Moscow, the state’s mouthpieces battled to shield Putin from any blame.
December 8, 2024
End Game: Putin and Assad
The Syrian regime fell fast. Surprised? Don’t be.
December 4, 2024
Russia’s Weakness Illuminated by Syrian Collapse
Rebel advances through the cities and hinterland of Syria reveal a Russia that’s strong on rhetoric and short of hard power.
October 4, 2024
Israel’s Decapitation Strikes Leave Russia Trembling
Russians fear the country may be vulnerable to the sort of attacks employed by Israel against Hezbollah. Their proposed responses are unsubtle.
August 15, 2024
Best Friends Forever? Iran Tries Rapprochement
Skepticism remains, but regional geopolitics are pushing Iran and Azerbaijan to complete their rapprochement.