When one thinks of US Partners in the Middle East which relationship is the most crucial right now? Which relationship currently causes the most controversy? The same answer to each question will often arise. Some will say Israel others will say Saudi Arabia. The same answers will arise when one …

Another claimant to victory [for ending the war in Syria] was Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who managed to milk the European Union cow to the tune of $5 billion while seizing control of enough Syrian oilfields and mines to ensure a steady revenue stream in what amounts to international …

There are many things wrong about Austin’s attempts to communicate with Wei. As an initial matter, Wei’s rank is far below Austin’s. Our defense secretary should insist, when he talks, to talk to the people in charge. Americans are big on “dialogue.” They believe as an article of faith, that …