Tag: Argument
Why the United States Should Recognize Somaliland
U.S. allies won’t love it, but American interests come first.
Turkey’s Kurdish Peace Process Is Not About Erdogan
The government’s negotiations with the PKK will succeed because they are driven by geopolitical threats rather than domestic concerns.
Cognitive Dissonance Dominates Hormuz
Ships can’t navigate a reality that exists only in Trump’s head.
The ‘Stability-Instability Paradox’ Comes for Markets
This is not yet an economic catastrophe, but it could very easily become one.
A Pact Without Impact
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement faces all the classic challenges of an alliance with none of the unifying elements.
The Regional Order Iran Wanted Is Taking Shape Without It
Tehran has long called for greater cooperation among Muslim states. The Mecca pact is not what it had in mind.
Selling Trust From Orbit
Satellite images are plentiful, affordable, and easy to fake. Providers will benefit from curbing their misuse.
The Saudis Are the Architects of Their Own Misfortune
Missed opportunities and strategic blunders have plagued Riyadh.
A Saudi-Emirati Thaw Can Help Contain Iran
The Gulf needs a joint front on deterrence, engagement, and freedom of navigation.
