Central Asia Faces Grim Reality of Putin’s Wrath
Escaping Russia’s grip won’t be easy. It’s not clear whether Central Asian leaders will blame Moscow or the West for…
By Daniel Williams, journalist and author
Category: Asia
The US and Iran Can’t (Really) Agree on a Nuclear Arms Accord
Divergent political and security desires male a US-Iranian accord unlikely.
Faster, Higher, Crueler? The Olympics vs. Human Rights in China
Biden, other Western leaders grapple on how to protest repression in China at Winter Games. International Olympic Committee and sponsors…
It’s Time to Get Real on Defense of Taiwan
China making warlike preparations. Some are aimed at democratic island.
Unrepentant Taliban Come for Women First
Nasty habits die hard.
Biden Uses Australia to Pump Up Potential Muscle in Asia
In his characteristically awkward way, is he leaving NATO behind?
Biden Looks Away from Afghan Terror Threat
Leveling about dangers not the Pollyanaish White House Way
After 9/11, Iraq Obsession Insured Afghanistan Failure
After 9/11, the US took the disastrous road to Baghdad to make Middle East free from terrorism
They Won: Afghanistan Terrorists Retake Power
Unwelcome news for President Joe Biden on eve of 9/11 anniversary.
Muddled Afghanistan Exodus Reaching Its Cruel and Rotten Climax
But for Biden all is okay, because nation-building was just a diversion.