Israel-Hamas War’s Massive Destruction

The 21st century’s most brutal conflict and the laws of war.

Immigration Roiling Politics Globally

Those seeking to escape the global south are facing resistance from DC to London to Paris.

US Alone In Support For Israel War Effort

World opinion and American opinion diverge significantly.

UN General Secretary Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire

Article 99 meets Catch-22.

Iranian Proxy War Escalating

Tehran-backed forces are routinely shooting at American forces.

Heads of UN Agencies Call for Israeli Ceasefire

The laws of armed conflict aren’t designed for this war.

Israelis Divided on Ground Offensive

A poll on Israeli support.

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

US-Iran Tensions Escalate

The war in Israel is in danger of expanding.

The Fine Line Between Supporter and Co-Belligerent

America’s involvement in the Israeli and Ukrainian war efforts is more than advertised.

Ezra Klein on Israel and Hamas

The best statement on the complexity of the Israel-Hamas conflict that I have heard/read.

A Foreign Policy Election?

A competent leader versus a lunatic would seem an easy choice. Alas.

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President Biden to Visit Israel

A high-stakes move.

Israel, Hamas, and the Laws of War

It’s . . . complicated.

Ending Hamas

What does “complete victory” look like?

One Foreign Policy Crisis at a Time, Please

Our limited attention spans.

Senate Confirms Army, Marine Chiefs

Congress is doing something, at least.

Does Comedy Have to be Based on Truth?

Hasan Minhaj is a serial liar. Does it matter?

Bill Richardson, 1947-2023

The longtime politician and statesman is gone at 75.

Public Confidence in Military Lowest in Decades

There has been a steady decline the last five years.

Democratic Majority Emerging After All?

Today’s youth cohort might actually vote.

The MAGA Disconnect

They’re angry and yet having a good time.

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The All-Volunteer Force at 50

Is America’s military capable of fighting the next war?

Chotiner Eviscerates Koppel on Kissinger

After giving a softball interview, he apparently expected one in return.

Biden to Reshape Joint Chiefs

He’s likely to make heads explode.

Ron DeSantis’ Mushy Foreign Policy

The would-be President is floundering as he tries to position himself.

Republicans Divided on Foreign Policy

As memory of the Cold War fades, so does support for American primacy.

Most of the World Doesn’t Care About Ukraine

Many in the Global South see the war very differently than we in the West.

Risk, Reward, and Statecraft

President Biden’s dangerous gambit seems to have succeeded.

Turkey-Syria Quake Kills 1300+

A natural disaster has compounded a man-made one.

OTB at 20

A look back at two decades of blogging.

Matt Yglesias’ Return to His Roots

The one-time Juiceboxer is still annoying the mainstream media.

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Turkey Sending Banned Munitions to Ukraine

A controversial artillery round is being used effectively against Russian forces.

US Intelligence Fomenting Overseas Protests?

A 34-year CIA officer’s thoughts.

Trump’s Run Exasperates GOP Elite, Thrills Dems

Some of the early reactions to the inevitable announcement tell the tale.

Pelosi Attack a Turning Point?

What will it take to end the cycle of violence?

Ash Carter, 1954-2022

A brilliant national security leader is gone too soon.

Regime Change in Russia?

Can the unsustainable be sustained?

It’s Good to Be King

Apparently, Charles III is quite well off.

The U.S. Role in Ukraine’s Success

It’s much bigger than it appears.

David Kay, 1940-2022

A man made famous for discovering Iraq’s WMD program was virtually nonexistent is gone at 82.

Dems in Midterms: You’re Saying There’s a Chance?

A 2020 blowout has long been presumed. But maybe it won’t happen.

U.S. Kills Ayman al-Zawahiri, al Qaeda Founder and Leader

A precision drone strike on a balcony in Kabul took out a longtime nemesis.

Biden Continuing Trump Foreign Policy?

Normalcy is not a bad thing.

Biden and bin Salman

An embarrassing photo demonstrates the perils of leading the free world.

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Doves Split Over Ukraine

Foreign policy makes strange bedfellows.

Unity My Ass

Are you going to believe this index or your own lyin’ eyes?

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering the cost for American families Friday, April 22, 2022, at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering the cost for American families Friday, April 22, 2022, at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Less Popular Than Worst President Ever

He’s underwater and not going to take it anymore.

President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Biden Often Rejects Unanimous NSC Advice

An interesting statement from his National Security Advisor.

NATO Has Been Training Ukrainian Forces for Years

A fascinating report from the WSJ.