Security trumps democracy in the Middle East

9 months ago

Prime Minister Netanyahu is proceeding with his takeover of Israel's judiciary branch. This is despite objections from massive protests as…

Stevenson’s army, July 25

9 months ago

-WaPo has story based on comments by "officials" on how Putin was paralyzed by Wagner mutiny.- - Politico says Senate…

The West needs to rebalance Balkans policy towards tough love

9 months ago

Tough love with Serbia and Republika Srpska would bring better results than appeasement.

Stevenson’s army, July 24

9 months ago

- WSJ says China has greatly reduced its FDI in the US - Politico says China has sent a lot…

Stevenson’s army, July 23

9 months ago

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I plan to. Here's good additional information from Fred Kaplan and New York…

Stevenson’s army, July 21

9 months ago

Several items caught my eye this week. More to come later. - NYT had a big story --  a welcome…

A good hearing, if the Administration were listening

9 months ago

The Administration responses were less convincing. They consistently avoided any serious criticism of Serbia and continued to hold Kosovo principally,…

The Americans are satisfied with less rather than more

10 months ago

There are lots of other opportunities in Kosovo, Bosnia, and Montenegro for Serbia to signal serious changes in Serbian policy…

Stevenson’s army, July 13

10 months ago

I'll be away for several days and unable to curate the news. Here are a few items for today: -…

NATO reborn, but can it win?

10 months ago

Donald Trump has hinted that as president he would have let Putin have what he wanted. That alone should be…