New York Times Commentary

Avoiding a Failed Palestinian State

If the Palestinians want a state, Fatah and Hamas will have to start working together.

A Tale of Two Monasteries

A Christian church service that will either be a breakthrough in relations between Turkey and Armenia, or a disaster for the Turkish liberal elite.

Does the Reset Have a Future?

A chill has resurfaced in relations between Moscow and Washington. Is the "reset" a two-way street, or just a tactic to get Russia to do America's bidding?

Tax Wars

Obama’s chances for reelection may well hinge on his ability to forge a tax armistice.

Japan Can Defend Itself

Why is Japan still being protected by American marines?

Tokyo Rising

China’s growing strength is making its neighbors nervous—and less fearful of a fully rearmed Japan.

Palin Goes Global

Populism is back, and not just in America. It will fan out only if mainstream political parties manage to improve the economy.

The Comeback

The GOP should tread carefully—Obama could be set for a rebound.

Slow Train to Brussels

The EU’s response to the economic crisis is limited because it has to be. The union has always balanced national interests with supranational ones.

NATO's West Bank Nightmare

While everyone’s daydreaming about the next presidential election, seems some are misbehaving at the margins. The administration’s visions of NATO troops in the West Bank are alarming.

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May 26, 2012