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The Strait of Hormuz and the Power of Chokepoints

Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight a simple but enduring reality: the global economy depends on physical routes, and many of those routes pass through exceptionally tight corridors.

Georgia is not lost — if the West acts now

A narrow but real opening has emerged to prevent Georgia from slipping out of the democratic world. The United States and Europe should not miss it.Recently, nine pro-Western opposition parties i…

Southeast Asia Can’t Hedge on the US-China Rivalry Forever

The political and economic formula that once ensured Southeast Asia’s stability and prosperity between the United States and China is breaking down.

From Pariah to Partner: Can the U.S. Make Saudi Arabia a Real Ally?

President Biden once vowed to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah.” Now Washington may do the opposite, offering Riyadh a U.S. security guarantee that could redefine America’s role in the Middle East.

Angola at 50: From proxy war to partnership

Angola’s history is not remote; it is part of our own

What Trump’s visit really meant for ASEAN

Trump’s presence at ASEAN summit was more than ceremonial – it was a signal that SE Asia is central to America’s Indo-Pacific vision

U.S.-India Relations – More Rhetorical Flourish than Reality

The often-repeated phrase of America being the oldest and India being the largest democracy did not sway New Delhi to join with other democracies and stand up to Moscow.

The China Trail

When presidential candidates discuss foreign policy, a companion mantra would be, “Bash Beijing on the campaign trail, engage from the Oval Office.”The late New York Governor Mario Cuomo said, “Y…

Ex-US national security chief: Karabakh liberation clears path to regional stability

The liberation of Azerbaijani territories from occupation has paved the way for normalisation in the South Caucasus, said David Merkel, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and ex-Director of t…

In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden

The Biden administration was justifiably criticized, including by me, announcing what actions they were unwilling to take in order to prevent or respond to Russian aggression. President Biden and his…

America Needs A Special Envoy For The Caspian — Now

A special envoy to the Caspian Sea region would help counter China, Russia, and Iran—and end the impression that Washington treats the region as an afterthought.Robert Kaplan once wrote, “Th…

Leaving the Obama Legacy Behind

As America and the world ready itself for Trump 2.0, the incoming Trump administration must prepare for a foreign policy inbox more challenging than any new administration has been greeted with since…