Rogue States Commentary

Preparing for a Nuclear Iran

It comes to this: Iran will get the bomb. America and/or Israel will have to stop them.

The Unintended Consequences of America's Adventure in Iraq

Sectarian violence. Government death squads. Closer ties with Iran. Iraq should be a lesson to those who wish to transform the Mideast.

Counterterrorism in 2011: The Year of Abbottabad

With one of the greatest counterterrorism successes in history came one of the most difficult diplomatic tanglements.

Sanctions Against Iran Are Overrated

Recent statements by Iranian officials are designed to mislead. Sanctions will not make them change their ways.

North Korea: The King Is Dead, Long Live the King

Kim Jong-il imposed unimaginable hardship on the North Korean people. What follows him could be even worse.

A New Hezbollah in Iraq?

Moktada al-Sadr's Sadrist Trend is following in the footsteps of Hezbollah. How the West can prevent Iraq from going down the Lebanese path.

Michele Bachmann: The Search for Truth

Disregarding the facts, the self-professed "serious candidate" spreads fear and falsehoods on Iran.

The Future of U.S.-North Korea Relations

Rash speculation about regime change in North Korea could be dangerous. Washington must proceed with caution.

North Korea and the Food-Aid Dilemma

The situation in North Korea is steadily worsening. Washington's stated commitments to humanitarianism ring hollow.

Overhauling U.S. Policy on Iran

Iran is ripe for transition. Sanctions will not get the job done. It's time for an entirely new U.S. policy.

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May 25, 2013