Requirements for a final Iran nuclear deal

12 years ago

Although Iran and the P5+1 seem to be adhering to their Joint Plan of Action, both sides face pressure to…

“Macedonia” is not exclusively Greek

12 years ago

Let me first grant to my critics that ancient Macedonia before the conquests of Alexander the Great was mostly in…

The role of civil society in Syria

12 years ago

Following ethnically polarized armed conflicts like the Bosnian War and the Sri Lankan civil war, academics, politicians, and practitioners have…

Is Syria like the Balkans?

12 years ago

I have long resisted parallels between the Balkans, in particular Bosnia, and Syria. Here are the notes on the subject…

Peace Picks March 31 – April 4

12 years ago

1. Ground Truth Briefing: The U.S.-Saudi Relationship: Too Big To Fail? Monday, March 31 | 9 – 10am Woodrow Wilson…

Libya adrift

12 years ago

Wednesday's lunchtime assessment of Libya sponsored by the Middle East Institute was one of those rare events:  excellent, if gloomy,…

I call Macedonia Macedonia

12 years ago

A loyal reader writes:  "Mr. Serwer is being quoted as the USA should pressure Greece in regards to fyrom ascension…

90 miles from you know where

12 years ago

Politico Magazine yesterday published my piece based on a visit to Cuba last week under the heading "The Dangers of…

Peace Picks March 24 – 28

12 years ago

Very late (we usually publish by Sunday), and entirely my fault: 1. Iran Through a European Lens Monday, March 24…

Ukraine isn’t over

12 years ago

With the G7 countries issuing a strongly worded statement yesterday against Russia's annexation of Ukraine, optimists will want to go…