Sean R. Singer Commentary

France's Great Communicator?

Those seeking a Reaganesque reformer among Republican presidential candidates might be looking on the wrong side of the Atlantic.

Promoting Democracy or Hypocrisy?

The Bush Administration's checkered legacy of democracy promotion has called into question its future role in U.S. foreign policy.

Paradigm Lost

Thirty-five years after the ABM Treaty, balistic missiles remain crucial the U.S.-Russian ties. But the relationship has changed dramatically over the years in ways both sides should recognize.

Process over Personalities in Ukraine

A panel of experts speaking at The Nixon Center agreed: The United States must invest in Ukraine’s political process, not individual leaders, during the present crisis.

A Tie that Bonds or Binds?

A panel of experts weighs in on the past, present and future of America’s strategic relationship with Israel.

Growing up is Hard to do

Germany under Angela Merkel is emerging as a leading European power on the international stage, but when it comes to an interest-driven foreign policy, Berlin must learn to walk before it begins to run.

The U.S.-Russian Relationship Moving Forward

Russia is definitely on the move, but in what direction?

Litvinenko Under the Microscope

The death of Alexander Litvinenko has exposed a web of relationships spanning twenty years and two continents.

Stability First, Democracy Later

A panel of three experts weighs in with recommendations for American policy in Iraq.

Terrorism, Missile Defense and Arms Control

In August 2001, a former chief terrorism expert at the Department of State wrote in the New York Times that the Bush Administration was obsessed with terrorism and using it to persuade the American people to build missile defenses.

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May 26, 2012