It can be hard to see the difference between the relationships formed by leaders and the geopolitical relationships of states. Leaders can be friends; they can trust one another, they can hate one… Continue reading
Now that title ought to catch a few Google searches there. Anyone who’s ever been in an abusive relationship understands the belief that sometimes, even though he keeps on yelling and hitting, you know, deep… Continue reading
You could wake up in 1950, 1960, 1970, or 1980 and read more or less similar headlines. Arab forces, outmatched but full of dumb, brave young men, launch attacks on Israel. Israel kills… Continue reading
First, a review. America wants a Middle East divided into a stable balance of power guaranteed by the United States This is the working formula for Europe that ended European anarchy. Remember that from… Continue reading
Nations don’t have friends, they have interests. Thanks De Gaulle! Such an idea underpins much in foreign relations. Nobody out there is friends with your country, much as you might think they are.… Continue reading
Good Lord. In a way, I’m shocked that I even have to say this, but I’m seeing plenty of evidence some people are thinking the world’s about to end. Yes, the Internet is… Continue reading
