Iraq’s plan for national reconciliation

10 years ago

As the Iraqi government launches its effort to recover Fallujah from the Islamic State (ISIS), it behooves us to ask…

One thing not to worry about

10 years ago

Yesterday's front-page New York Times piece on radicalization in Kosovo is every diplomat's nightmare: a well-written, prominent story with solid facts that…

Peace Picks May 23-27

10 years ago

Economic Sanctions on Russia | Monday, May 23rd | 9:30-11:00 | Atlantic Council | REGISTER TO ATTEND | With the…

Still works in progress

10 years ago

Home from the Balkans for a couple of days, I've had time to reflect a bit on my almost two…

The Syrian opposition narrative

10 years ago

I returned home from the Balkans yesterday and today is commencement at SAIS, which means I'll be spending a good…

When and where America really was great

10 years ago

Wherever I go abroad--on this trip to Podgorica, Belgrade and Sarajevo--the topic people most want to discuss is--you guessed it--Donald…

Peace picks May 16-20

10 years ago

The New Arab Wars: Uprisings and Anarchy in the Middle East | Monday, May 16th | 12:00-1:30 | Carnegie Endowment…

A foreigner’s view of Belgrade today

10 years ago

I've been the darling of the pro-government press in Serbia the last few days, largely because I called on Prime Minister…

Israel and the Palestinian economy

10 years ago

Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud, who recently completed the requirements for a Masters degree in international economics and Middle East studies at Johns…

Serbia wants stability

10 years ago

I am finishing up a first day of meetings and interviews in Belgrade. I hadn't been here for I don't…