Stevenson’s army, February 26

6 years ago

- WSJ notes the return and buildup of US forces in Saudi Arabia.- Some anti-JCPOA Senators are discussing a new…

Consensus is hard

6 years ago

Following elections in September and October, Tunisia is having difficulty forming a government. Presiding is a populist president without a…

Stevenson’s army, February 25

6 years ago

- State Dept struggles to expand diversity.- Bipartisan group struggles to restore Congressional powers in national security.- Just Security reports…

Idlib in crisis

6 years ago

The United Nations reported over 900,000 newly displaced Syrians in northwestern Syria since December 2019. This number is currently increasing…

Stevenson’s army, February 24

6 years ago

- Administration plans request for coronavirus health measures.- Islamic State and Al Qaeda are teaming up in the Sahel..- Big…

Paranoids have enemies

6 years ago

President Trump has embarked on a purge to rid the government of his real and imagined enemies, and even lukewarm…

Peace Picks | February 24 – 28

6 years ago

After Suleimani: Crisis, Opportunity, and the Future of the Gulf | February 24, 2020 | 9:00 AM  - 12:15 PM…

Stevenson’s army, February 21

6 years ago

SecState Pompeo announces start of violence reduction  week leading to a Taliban deal.WSJ reports more cooperation on Iran sanctions.Both NYT…

A non-election

6 years ago

Iran's majles (parliament) elections are tomorrow. They are not free or fair, despite the extraordinary number of candidates, since the…

Stevenson’s army, February 20

6 years ago

- More details on John Rood's firing.  NYT links it to policy disagreements with the WH; FP says he had…