Dimitri Simes Commentary

Are the U.S. and Russia on a Collision Course?

Last Thursday, Nixon Center President Dimitri K. Simes discussed his article in the recent issue of The National Interest. He offered both an explanation for the strained interaction, and some answers about where it is headed.

The Washington Realist: A Partition for Kosovo?

Partition is not a magic solution—but it was an option that should never have been unilaterally removed off the table.

Gingrich Agrees? No Debate?

Appearing on television last night, Newt Gingrich echoed many of the themes that have been present in the pages of The National Interest.

A Debate Deferred

The U.S. foreign policy debate fails to address underlying issues facing the United States, and this in and of itself may constitute a threat to national security.

In Serious Trouble

Speaking at The Nixon Center, Dimitri K. Simes discussed the precarious status quo of the U.S.-Russia relationship. The two countries can work together on important issues like nuclear proliferation and terrorism. But it will not be easy.

Eurasian Energy Blinking Red

When it comes to future Eurasian energy supplies vis-a-vis anticipated global demand, experts converge behind this memorable sentiment: “Houston we have a problem.”

Ending the Crusade?

Now that the United States has agreed to take part in talks in Baghdad with Iraq’s neighbors, including Iran and Syria, what next?

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May 26, 2012