Commentary

Syrian Peace and the Bosnia Precedent

Could the Dayton agreement be a model for ending the Syrian civil war?

Thinking About the Littoral Combat Ship

The Navy's new vessel attracts lots of friends—and lots of critics. Who's right?

Help China Help Europe

Europe needs foreign investment to get going again. Washington must look in all directions for partners.

The Silent Treatment Won't Stop Japan

China and Korea are furious with their neighbor. Their current approach won't get results.

The Myth of the Arab State

Across the Middle East, states are becoming decentralized and fragmented.

Challenges of the Eurasian Muslim Diaspora

The problem is broader than the Boston bombers, and must be addressed.

What to Expect from Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan's new prime minister won't fix the economy and is constrained on foreign policy.

A TNI Classic: Kenneth Waltz on Nuclear Zero

The late theorist debated Scott D. Sagan on the future of the ultimate weapon in 2010.

Ghosts of Iraq

Both sides of the Syria intervention debate are haunted by the last big war.

Foggy Bottom Dualist

Former State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland sees the world black, white, and free of complexity.

Sochi's Olympic Security Obstacles

Political instability and difficult history confront Russia's winter games next year.

Keep Cyberwar Narrow

A broad definition risks treating crime and espionage as threats to peace.

Let the Iraq Syndrome Kick In

Weariness of fighting the wrong wars isn't an ailment. It's common sense.

Talk to the Gulf About Leadership

Washington needs to do more to push its allies toward sustainable stability.

The Tensions Beneath the Moscow Spy Scandal

The caper comes amidst warming relations with Russia, highlighting lasting challenges.

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May 22, 2013