It is a good time to review the developments in Kosovo since 1999, which highlight the dire consequences of excessively ambitious long-distance social engineering and centralism in name of nation-building.
In its recent dealings with Hungary, Russia has continued to exploit divergent energy strategies among EU countries as its energy dominance encircles Europe.
Administration officials in Washington have been quick to venture fierce criticisms of the forthcoming presidential elections in Iran, which are being held this week to find a successor to the outgoing President Khatami.