Political science Commentary

Getting it Right in Lebanon

John R. Thomson | Jun 16, 2010
The assassination of two Lebanese patriots has provided the basis for genuine reform of the country's fractious politics and elimination of Syrian dominance.

The Saudis go to Baghdad

Danial Anas Kaysi | Apr 30, 2010
Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.

Talk to Pyongyang

David C. Kang | Apr 28, 2010
South Korea and America need to press hard for a deal with North Korea before higher tensions erupt in more violence.

Bankrupt Empire

Doug Bandow | Apr 19, 2010
Washington’s massive debt will force America to abandon its role as global hegemon.

Bad Investments

Doug Bandow | Apr 15, 2010
What’s the point of paying allies to provide marginal contributions to the war on terror?

Tokyo Rising

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 07, 2010
China’s growing strength is making its neighbors nervous—and less fearful of a fully rearmed Japan.

The Moscow Bombings

Paul J. Saunders | Mar 29, 2010
The attacks are a major test for Medvedev. If he doesn’t handle things well, Putin might be strengthened and the reset put in danger.

Netanyahu's Choice

Geoffrey Kemp | Mar 24, 2010
Politician who keeps his office or statesman who brings peace to the Middle East? The decision is his.

Washington Lucked Out

Doug Bandow | Mar 22, 2010
Viktor Yanukovich could prove to be the best Ukrainian leader America could hope for.

Get STARTed!

Paul J. Saunders | Mar 18, 2010
An arms-control treaty could trigger a new beginning in our relations with Russia—and bolster Dmitri Medvedev’s influence in Moscow.

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