Great Powers Commentary

The (Almost) Triumph of Offshore Balancing

The fact of U.S. decline is undeniable. A new grand strategy is in order.

The Perils of Militarized Diplomacy

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

Attacks on McFaul Reveal Bigger Reset Issues

Russian media insults directed at the new U.S. ambassador send a message about lingering problems in the U.S.-Russia relationship.

The Future of Sino-American Relations

The United States is a superpower, and China is becoming one. But this does not make cold war, much less hot war, inevitable.

Obama and the GOP on Foreign Policy: Reactive vs. Frivolous

After Obama’s nearly three years in office, it’s hard to find a single area where he was able to significantly advance U.S. national interests.

How Russia Views the Reset

Iran. START. U.S. missile shields. Georgia. The reset has a long way to go.

The Hubris of Attacking Syria

There is no good reason to attack Damascus. And Washington has no right to gamble with Syrian lives.

Kyrgyzstan: Between Two Worlds

Kyrgyzstan is defined and dominated by what surrounds it. It is fast becoming China's playground.

Enough Tough Talk on China

Contrary to popular punditry, China's military buildup does not spell doom for America.

The Slow Death of Europe

Crises on the Continent go far beyond economics. The days of European strength and influence are over.

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May 21, 2013