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Lebanon: Why Does It Matter?
As many of this blog's readers know, I am not inclined to think tiny Lebanon really matters all that much in terms of U.S. interests. As much as I personally love the country ...
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When Journalism Matters
Perhaps unsurprising for someone who grew up working in a newspaper, I spend a lot of time analyzing journalism and often criticize journalists. So I need to highlight when jo...
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Initial SOTU Reactions
I spent much of my day today focused on the New York Times article about a new RAND report (pdf) saying that DOD derives pretty much no utility from alternative fuels. I think...
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Natural Security State of the Union Drinking Game
What was that you ask? Is the natural security team going to create a drinking game for the State of the Union address? Why yes! Of course, we recommend our favorite drink, ic...
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For Israel, Hizballah is Lebanon, Lebanon is Hizballah (UPDATED)
Anthony Shadid is reporting from Lebanon for the New York Times and observes that Hizballah is now the most powerful force not just in Lebanon but in the Lebanese government: ...
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Hats Off to Browner
On the eve of the State of the Union address, Politico is reporting that Carol Browner, the President's (and the first ever) energy and climate advisor, "plans to leave the Wh...
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This Weekend’s News: The State of Our Union
Washington is abuzz about what President Obama is likely to say when he delivers his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Many of the Sunday talk shows led with...
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The Palestine Papers
As many of you know, I really try to avoid working on issues related to the Israelis and Palestinians. The whole mess reminds me of the Western Front, with both sides entrench...
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One Small Revolution
The West stands captivated by Tunisia, where a month of peaceful protests by secular working- and middle-class Arabs has toppled a dictator, raising hopes that this North Afri...
By Robert D. Kaplan
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What Some Conservatives Don't Yet Get
Yesterday, 165 House Republicans voted to completely de-fund USAID as part of austerity measures designed to address the U.S. budget crisis. They suggested a lot of other cuts...
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If you only read one thing today ...
... read this guest post by David Flynn on Tom's blog. Josh Foust is one of the best and most provocative Afghanistan analysts I know, but Flynn affirms, in his post, why I be...
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In Middle East, China's Notable Connections
Far more so than with Latin America, China has historical ties to the Middle East dating back to the Silk Road trading route and beyond. Over the past two decades China has be...
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China’s Growing Influence in America’s Backyard: The Trends Policymakers Should be Watching
Hu Jianto is in Washington this week having already spent much time in the Western Hemisphere. Along with his previous trips to the United States, Hu has visited numerous Lati...
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Exum and Foust on Tactics in Afghanistan
Josh Foust and I, as we often do, were engaged in a lengthy Twitter conversation on how to properly evaluate counterinsurgency tactics in Afghanistan. Writing in 140-character...
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On Tunisia, Part II
As has already been discussed, I have little of use to add to the conversation on Tunisia. But Shadi Hamid has a lot of smart things to say about democratization in the Arabic...
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Resource Hungry: China’s Strategic Hand in Africa
This week, Chinese President Hu Jintao will make a pivotal visit to Washington, spotlighting various issues with the White House and the American people. Most likely, North Ko...
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Happy MLK Day
From all of us, happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Today we hail the champions of the civil rights era who pushed America to live up to its founding principles and helped ...
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What the U.S. and Other Democracies Must Make Clear to China
When Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Washington this week, there will be lots of ruffles and flourishes. Both governments will refer to the "positive, cooperative and compr...
By Daniel Kliman
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On Tunisia
Like many of this blog's readers, I was unable to stop watching al-Jazeera today. The scenes from Tunis have been incredible. Alas, despite a little time spent in Morocco and ...
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Using "The Wire" to Explain Shia Politics in Lebanon
Inspired by Sean Lee's remark that Walid Junblatt reminds him of Proposition Joe, it occured to me that I need to start using The Wire to explain Lebanese politics more often....