Applying the Responsibility to Protect to Syria

Russia, China reject intervening on Syrian slaughter; the world must explore modest R2P steps
Bennett Ramberg
March 5, 2012

The 19th-Century World-System

A new world system, shedding the imbalances of centrist liberalism, will emerge
Immanuel Wallerstein
October 31, 2011

Emerging Democracies Coy on Denouncing Syrian Repression

Focused on their own security, India, Brazil, South Africa hesitate to promote democracy elsewhere
Christophe Jaffrelot
October 10, 2011

After the Arab Spring – Part III

Turkey rises as a model for democracy and new relationships with the West
Dilip Hiro
September 26, 2011

After the Arab Spring – Part II

Despite risks of aggravation, Palestine’s statehood with a balance of dignity could bring peace
Daniel Bethlehem
September 23, 2011

Libya Exposes Fault Lines in the Mediterranean – Part IV

A new world order – depending on the BRICs – is not emerging anytime soon
Harsh V. Pant
April 1, 2011

Study: Borders in Europe Would Cost Up to $3.3 Billion a Year

Europe could expect losses in trade and travel
Valentina Pop
October 19, 2016

Brexit and the Future of US-UK Military Cooperation

Brexit could disrupt functioning of NATO
Stephen Meyer
June 19, 2016

China’s Internet Policy Offers the Wrong Kind of Lessons

Censorship is costly and carries opportunity costs
Pete Hunt
June 8, 2016

US Airstrike Against Taliban Leader Crossed a Pakistani “Red Line”

Some targets are too big and tempting
Tim Craig and Greg Miller
May 25, 2016

For Gulf States, Forging National Identity Trumps Regional Integration

The six member states struggle on regional security matters
Ellen Laipson
November 11, 2015