Macedonia and Greece, again

14 years ago

Longstanding friend and now deputy prime minister for european integration of Macedonia Teuta Arifi stopped by SAIS this morning for…

Let’s not lose Iraq now

14 years ago

No, Iraq has not been  "worth it."  Even a majority of its veterans don't believe that.  President Bush launched the…

What does Kosovo’s president represent?

14 years ago

Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga's speech today at SAIS was what I had hoped.  She was forward-looking, even while reviewing the…

Syria options: quick failure or slow success

14 years ago

While I was enjoying a good discussion yesterday of mainly diplomatic Syria options over at Brookings (co-sponsored by the Middle…

Is Iraq really open for business?

14 years ago

Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki spoke today to a warm welcome at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:  Iraq, he said,…

What threatens the United States?

14 years ago

The Council on Foreign Relations published its Preventive Priorities Survey for 2012 last week.  What does it tell us about…

Governing well is the best revenge

14 years ago

I was asked to speak on a panel this afternoon (2-3 pm) about the evolution of democracy in the Balkans…

Next week’s peace picks

14 years ago

I am speaking tomorrow about the evolution of democracy in the Balkans (2 pm) at the AID Democracy and Governance…

What is a normal relationship?

14 years ago

Here's what the Administration would like you to know about Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki's visit next week. Maliki and President…

The EU gives Serbia time

14 years ago

The European Union today decided to postpone a decision on Serbia's candidacy for membership.  According to B92: ...Serbia will get…