No, not the self-designated ursus in the White House, but the Kremlin’s ruler. Having launched a program attempting to reinstate Moscow’s hegemony over the former Tsarist/Soviet Empire, Vladimir Putin now has been hoisted on his own petard. When … [Read more...] about The Bear is Loose
Contributor: Sol W. Sanders
Testing, testing, testing…*
The horror of 298 innocents, oblivious to the warfare 33,000 feet below them, blown out of the sky by criminally negligent fanatics supported by Russian Vladimir Putin, forebodes greater catastrophes. The incident is a part of a worldwide scene … [Read more...] about Testing, testing, testing…*
Horror Vacui
* This column was originally published in The Washington Times, Sunday, March 20, 2011, and it has not been updated. President Obama has given new meaning to that epithet “imperial presidency.” It was slung at Richard M. Nixon not only for his … [Read more...] about Horror Vacui
Israel: Remaking the Mideast Again?*
Events are drawing Israel into a major war with neighboring Arab terrorist organizations to result in another total reordering of Mideast relationships. Comparison of the current scene with the eve of the Six Day War in 1967 is almost unavoidable. … [Read more...] about Israel: Remaking the Mideast Again?*
Mexico: Mañana is Here*
Much has changed, obviously, since 1989 when I published "Mexico: chaos on our doorstep.** As so often has happened, my timing was bad. The book’s research identified a problem prematurely and the title raised hackles among some Latin American … [Read more...] about Mexico: Mañana is Here*
Islam: Getting It Right*
“Intelligence failures” -- fundamental mistakes in evaluating a geopolitical situation -- are not rare among state intelligence organizations. They are unfortunately common enough and have cost the lives of millions. They are a reflection of what … [Read more...] about Islam: Getting It Right*
A Euro for Your Thoughts*
The European Union has entered a multifaceted and what promises to be an extended crisis. It will reshape European politics, and its outcome will have far-reaching effects on the world economy and international politics. Resolution of the crisis … [Read more...] about A Euro for Your Thoughts*
Foreign Policy 101*
In a revolutionary world environment, foreign policy of a great power -- and especially the lone superpower -- is bound to be full of inconsistencies. Interests are far-flung and constantly demanding new priorities. But one does not have to refer to … [Read more...] about Foreign Policy 101*
Economic Growth is Not Enough
Left: Thaksin Shinawatra Events in Thailand give the lie to conventional wisdom that rapid economic development leads inevitably to political progress and stability, were such evidence still required. Thailand has made remarkable economic progress … [Read more...] about Economic Growth is Not Enough
India – A New Beginning?*
Hardly. In a conversation decades ago with an old Asia hand about differences between India and China, my friend claimed her pursuit of knowledge on China was so much easier than anything similar for India. There, she said, everything had … [Read more...] about India – A New Beginning?*