Nuclear Proliferation Commentary

Reaching Iran through South Africa

Why the most successful route to reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran may be through Pretoria.

Engaging Russia on Iran

To prevent a nuclear Tehran, Obama will have to work with Putin.

NATO Looks to the Caucasus

Strategically important to Afghanistan, Iran and a host of other issues, NATO should pay attention to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Set South Korea Free

Washington has kept the ROK dependent for too long. Let Seoul increase its military efforts.

The Legacy of Richard Lugar

A look at the foreign-policy accomplishments of the senator's distinguished career.

Debunking the Missile-Defense Myth

Missile defense will make us poorer, not safer.

Beware a Bad Deal with Tehran

Parsing out what both sides will try to get from the P5+1 negotiations with Iran. 

Getting Iranian Oil Sanctions Right

Sanctions strategy needs an overhaul if it is to successfully help the West resolve the issue of Tehran's nuclear-weapons program.

The Fantasy of Zero Nukes

Obama's nuclear disarmament strategy is misguided and out of sync with current threats.

Taking on the Axis of Resistance

Why an American or Israeli attack on Iran might find an unexpected ally—or at least not another enemy—in Hamas.

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May 27, 2012