Japan’s defense revolution
As Europe falters once again, Tokyo is finally taking charge of its own security
Daniel DePetris
Daniel DePetris is a fellow at Defense Priorities, a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune and a foreign affairs writer for Newsweek.
Monday
Wednesday
The Europeans are complaining, again
They’re annoyed that American companies are making money defending them
Friday
The coming turbulent times in the oil market
As price caps, sanctions, and sluggish growth kick in, OPEC is in a bind
Saturday
Why Biden has given MBS immunity over the Khashoggi killing
From our UK edition
For US President Joe Biden, Saudi Arabia is the problem that never goes away. First came his decision to refrain from slapping penalties on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) following the kidnapping and murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a former Saudi royal insider who became increasingly critical of the ruling family (the Biden administration did
Monday
The Biden-Xi meeting was long overdue
The last thing we need is a militarized conflict
Thursday
Don’t expect the midterms to change our foreign policy
More defense spending, pushing out Putin — this is a bipartisan consensus
Friday
Why Biden’s attempt to revive the Iran deal is faltering
Washington is quietly giving up hope on the 2015 agreement
Sunday
Is Biden finally finished with Mohammed bin Salman?
From our UK edition
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister had some cheeky words for the Biden administration this week: don’t blame us for manipulating the oil markets, and start acting like grown-ups. Standing on stage at the Saudi-organised Future Investment Initiative, known as ‘Davos in the Desert’, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman laid into American officials. Not only was Washington responsible
Tuesday
America and Russia are finally talking to each other again
Communication in a time of war is both necessary and prudent
Tuesday
How long can Europe’s support for Ukraine last?
There’s been little backsliding so far but a serious energy crisis looms
Monday
How the Ukrainians personally humiliated Putin
The Russian strongman is in a pickle
Monday
Europe is more bark than bite on Ukraine
The Continent is still relying on the US for its security
Tuesday
Don’t expect the protests to topple Iran’s government
The Islamic Republic has survived mass demonstrations before
Monday
The UN gets ready for hell week
From ‘Ukraine fatigue’ to the size of the Security Council, the body has a lot on its plate
Monday
Vladimir’s no good, very bad week
He may soon have to choose between staying in Ukraine and stability at home
Tuesday
How the Saudis embarrassed Biden over oil prices
OPEC has gotten used to $100 a barrel crude, and it has no intention of going back
Wednesday
Iraq is fracturing again
From our UK edition
Political turmoil is nothing new in Iraq. The American invasion and occupation turned the country from a brutal dictatorship led by the late Saddam Hussein into a quasi-democracy that spends more time fighting against itself than providing for its citizens. Iraqi politics is laced with sectarianism. When the US helped construct Iraq’s political system, dividing
Thursday
Are sanctions against Russia actually working?
Instead of moderating its policy, Moscow is fighting fire with fire
Thursday
Ukraine is convinced that time is on its side. So is Russia
Peace talks are a figment of the imagination
Monday
One year later, Biden is right to have left Afghanistan
It’s a somber anniversary but the decision holds up
