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…

Montenegro looks pretty good from DC

10 years ago

I  am speaking at the University of Montenegro in an hour or so. Here are my notes: It is a…

Peace picks May 9-13

10 years ago

Farewell Kabul: From Afghanistan to a More Dangerous World | Monday, May 9th | 10:30-12:00 | Wilson Center | REGISTER…

In defense of colleagues

10 years ago

The brouhaha about this lengthy New York Times Magazine piece on presidential aide Ben Rhodes, in which one of his minions…

Professors on the Montenegrin coast

10 years ago

Saturday was a recovery day for me after 15-hour trip to Podgorica, where I'll be speaking Monday at a university…