David Ignatius's Blog, page 106

A new jihadist threat may be on the horizon in Syria

The U.S. has few good choices in combating the al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra.

The coup attempt dealt a new blow to the strained U.S.-Turkish relationship

The U.S. relationship with Turkey just got more complicated.

Britain’s rebuke holds message for America

The angry populism that led the British to vote against their own interests could hold sway here in November.

The Navy builds strength by saving energy

Secretary Mabus had the foresight to switch the Navy’s reliance on fossil fuels.

The Islamic State just made a potentially disastrous mistake

The U.S. and its allies have been handed an opportunity to broaden the anti-Islamist alliance, but they must be careful about a deeper alliance with Russia.

After Istanbul attack, Turkey shows solidarity on fighting terrorism

The attackers were trying to drive a wedge. But so far, the split they may have wanted hasn’t happened.

A 30-year-old Saudi prince could jump-start the kingdom — or drive it off a cliff

Mohammed bin Salam has a bold vision for the kingdom. Can he pull it off?

To be fixed, Europe needs a wrecking ball

Modern politicians in Britain and on the continent should be thinking about change.

What Obama’s last year in office teaches us about resilience

As the president leads the United States through tragedies, we see glimpses of greatnes.s

Can Venezuela be helped off the ledge?

Regional powers work to improve the improve the political situation in the troubled nation, without the U.S. shouldering the burden.