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Why Iran Will Escalate
U.S. military strikes and the risk of a quagmire.
Iran and the Forever War Trap
In trying to avoid a quagmire in Iran, America found a dead end.
How to Prevent the Next World War
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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.