The National Interest: Blog

Has China Shifted the Middle East Balance of Power?

Lebanon’s Bank Strikes Pit Judges Against the Status Quo

Will Mexico Return to a One-Party Democracy?

Syria Attacks Epitomize America’s Troubled Middle East Policy

The Iraq War’s Worst Legacy: Endless Confrontation With Iran

Increased Chinese Support for Russia Will Imperil the World

Why is the U.S. Promoting Full Saudi-Israeli Relations?

The Beijing-Moscow-Tehran Axis: A New Challenge for US Foreign Policy

Calls for International Investigation into Beirut Blast Intensify

The Dominant Global Security Issue Is Still Fossil Fuels