May 2026
How to Prevent the Next World War
A Conversation With Thant Myint-U
Trump’s Least Bad Option in Iran
The logic behind a limited deal.
The G-2 Reality
America and China cannot dominate or exclude each other.
The Right Way for Europe to Spend More on Defense
America should cofinance the continent’s rearmament.
Can Saudi Arabia Keep Hedging?
The Iran war has altered the Gulf’s balance of power—and the kingdom’s calculus.
The War in Ethiopia Isn’t Over
Peace deals are leading to more violence.
The Middle Power Delusion
Not choosing is not an option.
Ebola’s Lessons
Both the recent Ebola epidemic and the fumbling international response to it played out with deeply frustrating predictability. The World Health Organization in particular performed terribly and needs major reforms.
Japan’s Point of No Return
Will Washington squander Tokyo’s new security commitment?
China’s New Vassal
The war in Ukraine turned Moscow into Beijing’s junior partner.