International relations Commentary

The Perils of Militarized Diplomacy

Franz-Stefan Gady | Jan 27, 2012

As American power wanes, Washington is running out of ways to influence small European democracies.

Steven Pifer | Jan 06, 2012

Conventional wisdom holds that little will be accomplished in nuclear-arms control in 2012. How to prove that wisdom wrong.

Ivan Eland | Dec 29, 2011

Recent statements by Iranian officials are designed to mislead. Sanctions will not make them change their ways.

Benny Morris | Nov 15, 2011

The IAEA report on Iran's nuclear-weapons program has pushed Israel one step closer to attacking Tehran.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jul 25, 2011

Why the U.S. has become the meddling Aunt Myrtle of the international community.

Ariel Cohen | Jul 21, 2011

Arms sales move east as Moscow quietly collects NATO allies.

| Jun 16, 2011

The international community must take a long, hard look at the SCO before giving it the nod of approval.

Julie Boland | Jun 10, 2011

The SCO is more than just an old autocrat's club. Washington should rethink its stance on the organization.

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | May 03, 2011

Air power is not enough to force Qaddafi out. Libya is beginning to look a lot like Kosovo.

Doug Bandow | May 02, 2011

Military intervention should not become America’s newest entitlement program.