David Ignatius's Blog, page 57

The dazzling rise and tragic fall of Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Nayef

A grim new chapter in the Saudi “Game of Thrones” battle for control of the kingdom appears to be underway, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares corruption and disloyalty charges against his predecessor and onetime rival.

Trump doesn’t understand that Putin is in the payback business

His ignorance about Russia's history in Afghanistan is a liability.

America’s pandemic response doesn’t bode well for a potential cyberattack

The awful truth is that we don’t seem to have learned much yet from our mistakes.

Trump’s corrupt dealings with Turkey are some of the most startling stories in Bolton’s book

John Bolton’s memoir points to further White House rot.

Colombia se preparó bien para la pandemia, pero la región se tambalea

El presidente colombiano comenzó a implantar en marzo una serie de medidas que han logrado que su país se salve de parte de los estragos causados por la pandemia. Sin embargo, eso no ha ayudado a sus vecinos en la maltratada América Latina.

Colombia planned well for the pandemic. The region is reeling.

Latin America is at the trailing edge of this pandemic, but it’s taking a brutal blow.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince uses travel restrictions to consolidate power

Potentially thousands of Saudis are subject to travel restrictions.

John Bolton’s book is full of startling revelations he should have told us sooner

The former national security adviser indicts Trump’s foreign policy, while painting himself as a hero.

Mike Pompeo offers a telling explanation for why he fired Steve Linick

A fired inspector general was investigating whether an aide was running personal errands for Pompeo.

The American University of Beirut deserves our aid

The university is struggling. It's in our moral — and strategic — interest to provide aid.