Analysis

Thirty-three years after reunification, the country’s wounds are rawer than many would like to admit.

A new book argues countries are de-globalizing yet again. But was there ever such a thing as globalism to begin with?

Thirty years of the peace process has left us with less land and fewer rights.

While Washington sits idly by, the region is on the brink of falling into Tehran’s orbit.

Washington’s key diplomatic assets have become a political bargaining chip.

Washington and Moscow care a lot about some post-Soviet conflicts—but are largely ignoring others.

Legislation authorizing the 2003 war is still on the books—and alarmingly open-ended.

Geopolitical provocateurs can cause serious diplomatic headaches.

Today, there are more terror groups in existence, in more countries around the world, and with more territory under their control than ever before.

Ukrainians differ on what would keep their nation safe from Russia.

Data and accountability mechanisms can encourage states to avoid their worst impulses.

Brussels must take harsher measures against ruling parties in Budapest and Warsaw if it’s serious about upholding democratic norms.