The Soul of Man Under Iranian Repression
Only after fleeing Iran have I been able to perceive my home clearly, and what disturbs me the most are not the political or economic issues there but the social and sexual ones.
How a potential Biden administration might hold China accountable for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
Treat Taiwan Like the Independent Ally It Is
The COVID-19 pandemic is another reminder that the One China Policy is long past its expiration date.
The Pentagon’s Transparency Problem
Why a perennial challenge—balancing the need for secrets with the need to know—has grown worse under Trump.
Earlier this week, ostensibly in light of the COVID-19 crisis, the Hungarian parliament granted the country’s prime minister...
The U.S. Military in the Coronavirus Crisis
How well suited is the military to assisting in civilian public health emergencies?
The Iran Sanctions and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Don’t be fooled by false claims about the U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
COVID-19 and Our Coming Clash with China
The geopolitical context of the fights about China and the coronavirus.
Donald Trump’s lack of empathy and rhetorical gracelessness make him especially unsuited for this moment of crisis.
How Iran’s Dictators Laid the Foundation for the Country’s Coronavirus Crisis
The severity of the coronavirus pandemic in Iran seems surprising on the surface: The country has suffered nearly 20,000 cases—far more than any country outside Europe or East Asia.