Who should decide Bosnia’s fate?

2 months ago

The fate of Bosnia is where it should be: with its citizens. The conviction of Dodik can help, but far…

Deal, no deal, ceasefire, peace agreement?

2 months ago

A ceasefire will give both sides time to contemplate whether a mutually enticing way out exists, but they certainly haven't…

The hour of Europe really has arrived

2 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FocQITpJnaQ The three-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has come and gone, with lots of fanfare. But…

Part II: what can be done?

2 months ago

J. F. Carter, US Army (ret LTC) 1968-1992, United Nations (ret D-1) 1992-2009, and European Union (ret D-1) 2009-2011, continues his…

Ukraine doesn’t like Trump’s surrender

2 months ago

a president who is dismantling the US government is doing the same to its alliances and interests abroad. These will…

Part 1: Is this what you voted for?

2 months ago

J. F. Carter, US Army (ret LTC) 1968-1992, United Nations (ret D-1) 1992-2009, and European Union (ret D-1) 2009-2011, writes: Dear…

Europe needs to unify and toughen up, fast

2 months ago

Trump is unsympathetic to alliances in general, NATO in particular, and the EU most of all. If Europe is going…

The America Trump wants is not democratic

2 months ago

Winning enough of those seats to gain a majority in one of the Houses will be existential for the Democrats.…

The cabinet of horrors is getting confirmed

2 months ago

This really is a cabinet of horrors. The most unqualified people serving the least serious president in the history of…

Trump reinvents the Foreign Service wheel

2 months ago

Yes, State needs cutting. But you have to start in the right place. Reinventing the wheel won't get it done.