The New Resource Curse
Critical minerals will scramble geopolitics.
Libya’s False Peace
Libya needs political unity, not Washington’s dealmaking.
Why Violence Persists in Nigeria
And how governance reform can break the cycle.
The Price of Peace With Iran
Washington must be willing to make uncomfortable concessions.
China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe
The consequences of Beijing’s weapons buildup.
The End of the Axis of Abraham
The Arab Gulf and Israel have different visions for a new Middle East.
Xi’s Forever Purge
The real goal behind China’s “self-revolution.”
Only Congress Can Fix American Trade
Trump’s tariff mess offers a chance to restore legislative oversight.
Why the Next India-Pakistan War Will Escalate
America will struggle to contain it.
The Return of Japanese Hard Power
Why Tokyo is bulking up its defense industrial base.