The Iran Deal: Not Trusting, Verifying
September 18, 2015 11 min. read

There has been considerable opposition to the Iran Deal. One of the most curious assertions being made, however, is that we cannot negotiate with the Iranians because they cannot be trusted. This simply defies logic. If we trusted them, we would not need to negotiate an agreement.

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The Iran Deal: Three Unfounded Lines of Attack
September 18, 2015 6 min. read

A great deal has been written about the agreement negotiated between Iran and the P5+1 countries. A lot of the commentary has been nonsense. Here I would like to address three unfounded lines of attack.

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Is the China Model Doomed?
September 11, 2015 4 min. read

Is the Chinese economic model doomed or is the Western business press making much ado about nothing?

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China’s Relationship with Germany and the High Euro
September 11, 2015 3 min. read

China’s economy is slowing down. What does that mean for Germany?

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The NSC and Foreign Policy Management: A Role for Diplomats?
August 27, 2015 4 min. read

Department of State: Role player under NSC or manager of foreign policy?

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The Global Refugee Crisis: Can We Ignore It Much Longer?
August 17, 2015 5 min. read

The global forced migration crisis is perhaps the most under-reported and disturbing development facing the world today.

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The FPA’s Must Reads (August 7-14)
August 13, 2015 2 min. read

Our five favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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Obama’s Foreign Policy “Bully Pulpit”
August 10, 2015 5 min. read

Obama has used the bully pulpit domestically, and there’s a good chance he’ll take it abroad.

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The FPA’s must reads (July 31-August 7)
August 6, 2015 2 min. read

Our five favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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Netanyahu’s Problematic Remarks on the Iran Deal
August 5, 2015 4 min. read

The main conclusion to be drawn from Bibi’s address to the American Jewish community is he needs new talking points.

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The FPA’s Must Reads (July 24-31)
August 1, 2015 3 min. read

Our five favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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