George Washington University Commentary

The Future of the U.S.-India Partnership

Are the recent complications in the U.S.-India nuclear deal symptomatic of a wider rift? On Wednesday, two experts argued that both Washington and New Delhi have a vital interest in working together.

Georgia's Path to Authoritarianism

Though he may be perceived as a reformer in the West, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili is anything but a model democrat.

Break Up to Make Up

Why the cases for federalism, loose confederation and soft partition don't guarantee stability in a post-occupation Iraq.

The Next Iranian Elections

With parliamentary and presidential elections slated for the next two years, political posturing in the Islamic Republic provides insight into potential power shifts in Tehran.

Reviews and Rebuttals of the Plan

A diverse collection of contributors—ranging from retired military brass, to foreign correspondents, to academics—will be voicing their opinions about the president’s newly announced plan for Iraq.

Boomeranging Sanctions on Iran

The Bush Administration now has Iran sanctions to brandish, but the resolution is pragmatically irrelevant, undermines U.S. interests and represents a liability for the UN and the Security Council.

Iran's Tectonic Elections

Ahmadinejad and his defeat may have been the headliner in the elections, but there is a more preponderant, slower-moving back-story to the vote, reflecting a potential shift in a real center of power.

The Ineptitude on Iran, by Numbers

U.S. sanctions aim to lower Iranian oil and gas revenues. But U.S. Middle East policy has in fact buoyed oil prices, which may have increased Iranian revenues, albeit at lower export levels.

Dual Deterrence: A New Taiwan Strategy

After an extremely narrow reelection victory, Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian has revealed his true colors, indicating he will continue to advance the cause of Taiwan's independence.

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May 26, 2012