A peace deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia has been the cause of some annoyance in Washington, but American policymakers have only themselves to blame.
Category: War and peace
The General Assembly tries again
Another crushing defeat at the United Nations shows no sign of altering Russia's resolve in its war against Ukraine.
One year later
One year on, there is no sign of an early end to the war in Ukraine. The shape of the conflict has changed, but the fundamental issues have not.
Death of a scoundrel
The death in exile of Pakistan's General Musharraf reminds us of the foolishness of a foreign policy based on disdain for democracy.
Presidential problems in the Americas, revisited
The case for parliamentary government has been strengthened, not weakened, by the recent troubles in Brazil and the United States.
2022 in review
A review of the major electoral happenings on 2022, with particular reference to the invasion of Ukraine.
Back in the UN
Another big defeat for Russia at the United Nations shows how little international opinion has changed since March.
Putinists right and left
Far left and far right again turn out to have more in common than you might think, including a weakness for Vladimir Putin.
Election preview: Latvia
Latvia goes to the polls on Saturday, at a time when having Russia as a neighbor is particularly uncomfortable.
Death of a liberator
The last Soviet leader leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten.
The World is Not Enough 