Come for lunch, stay for the talk!

12 months ago

I'll be speaking at Georgetown 12 noon-2 pm on my latest book: Strengthening International Regimes: the Case of Radiation Protection.…

An opportunity that may be missed

12 months ago

All have an interest in preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons, in stabilizing Syria, and in preventing terrorist resurgence. So…

Democracy doesn’t favor a serious peace

12 months ago

Can fragmented Israeli democracy, American pro-Israel diplomats, and a Saudi autocrat combine to produce a Palestinian state? Anything is possible.

Things in the Balkans can get worse

12 months ago

Biden is pushing "strategic dialogues" with both Belgrade and Pristina. That's not the worst idea , but it all depends…

A stronger American still fumbles

12 months ago

America is stronger than it was four years ago, but it has not always used that strength to good advantage.

Defending against Trump’s worst moves

1 year ago

Defeat specific nominees, hope Waltz and Rubio prevail, and solve the problem from hell, immigration.

What could go wrong in 2025

1 year ago

The next year promises to be a challenging one, both at home and abroad. Abroad I expect the new Trump…

The foreign policy smokescreen

1 year ago

Trump is a master at setting the daily agenda, not only to attract but also to distract. His foreign policy…

Between a rock, a hard place, and the US

1 year ago

The Kurds need to use their political strength and savvy to gain what they can from these non-democracies. Military force…

No free country without free women

1 year ago

Al Sharaa won't be able to decide, but his decisions will influence the outcome. Let's hope he is wise beyond…