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The New Russian Empire

It may not be a rebirth of the USSR, but Putin's vision of a Eurasian union could make Moscow the center of an economic powerhouse.

A Perspective from Kazakhstan

The Kazakh ambassador argues that his government is making serious efforts to be open and transparent.

False Prophets of Nuclear Proliferation

Fearmongering about nuclear-arms races has been wrong before, and it's wrong now on Iran.

The Accidental Coup

What last month's spontaneous protest-cum-mutiny-cum-coup in Mali tells us about the unpredictability of history.

Nuclear Nonproliferation in the Middle East

The idea of a rapid proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Middle East is just the latest manifestation of an earlier domino theory, Cold War visual imagery of red paint oozing over the globe.

South Asia's Separation Anxiety

U.S. withdrawal could bring a new Afghan civil war—or worse, the division of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The Bipolarity of U.S.-Turkish Relations

Erdogan has been called everything from Islamist terrorist to ally. Washington must figure out where it stands on Ankara.

U.S.-Afghan Codependence

Calls to remove all U.S. troops from Afghanistan are irresponsible and misleading. The two countries have much to gain from a lasting partnership.

Five Reasons to Withdraw from Afghanistan

Claims of "real" and "sustainable" progress no longer ring true. It's time to rethink the war.

The Real Tragedy of Afghanistan

We may never know what caused a soldier to go on a killing spree. But the incident should prompt us to ask what it's like to be sent over and over again into missions without a clear definition and no end in sight. 

Ending the Afghan Slog

Obama could have reordered U.S. priorities in Afghanistan. Instead he chose to double down.

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June 20, 2013