Commentary

When Iran goes to Iraq: The significance of Rouhani’s trip

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani's first official trip to Iraq signals the beginning of a new chapter in Iran-Iraq relations, one that rising tensions between Tehran and Washington could complicate. 

France’s strongman strategy in the Sahel

The French response to internal threats in North African countries has been to reinforce authoritarian rule to keep the peace. But it could inflame miltancy in the long run, especially in Chad and Libya. 

How Trump killed the Atlantic alliance

The transatlantic alliance is dead, and Trump has killed it. How could the next president restore it?