I surrender

11 years ago

While I agree with those who see the world developing in positive directions over the longer term, I confess to…

Moscow’s best bet

11 years ago

I would normally await an official investigation before commenting on the downing of Malaysia Airlines 17, but it looks as…

Peace picks July 21-25

11 years ago

ISIS, Iraq, and the Gulf States Monday, July 21 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am Carnegie Endowment for International Peace;…

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

11 years ago

Nathan Thrall, an International Crisis Group (ICG) analyst in the Middle East, wrote Thursday in the New York Times: the…

A leopard proud of his spots

11 years ago

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, his wife Lynne, and their daughter Liz spoke on Monday at the Mayflower Hotel at…

The trials of the Tribunal

11 years ago

I spent a couple of hours yesterday observing the trial of Bosnian Serb Republic army chief Ratko Mladic at the…

The Muslim Brotherhood’s bleak future

11 years ago

The Muslim Brotherhood experienced its fall from grace in Egypt just one year ago with President Morsi’s removal. The once highly…

Finishing the job in the Balkans

11 years ago

I spoke yesterday on "Finishing the Job in the Balkans" with Dutch Foreign Ministry Europe Director Daphne Bergsma, Carnegie Europe's…

ICG’s unfortunate Bosnia finale

11 years ago

I feel an obligation to explain my tweet from last week: #Bosnia’s Future http://bit.ly/1tvlLch @CrisisGroup shows again analytical prowess does not…

Afghans want legitimacy

11 years ago

As Afghanistan awaits the result of the second round of elections, countless allegations of fraud have arisen between candidates Abdullah Abdullah…