Missing in action

7 years ago

2020 marks the ninth year after Gadhafi’s ouster. On February 24, the Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on “Solving…

Retreat from Afghanistan

7 years ago

The United States has decided to retreat from Afghanistan, promising a complete withdrawal within 14 months if the Taliban keep…

Comeuppance

7 years ago

President Trump yesterday called the corona virus Covid-19 a Democratic hoax and bragged about a false number of (relatively few)…

Stevenson’s army, February 28

7 years ago

- WaPo explains Trump administration disinvestment in pandemic capability in recent years.- Putin or Erdogan? How will Trump choose on…

Dodik is a liar

7 years ago

Delvin Kovač, Vijesti.ba journalist, asked questions. I replied: A: Mr. Milorad Dodik accused you yesterday at the press conference by…

Iranian parliamentary “elections”

7 years ago

February 21 marked the 11th Iranian parliamentary election. The Wilson Center hosted an event After Parliamentary Elections: Iran’s Political Future…

Big trouble

7 years ago

No one should minimize the health impact of COVID-19, the corona virus originating in Wuhan, China. It is spreading rapidly…

Stevenson’s army, February 26

7 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

7 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

7 years ago

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