David Ignatius's Blog, page 80

The unintended consequences of U.S. disengagement in the Middle East

As the United States becomes less involved, it also becomes less influential.

How Mike Pompeo is succeeding where Rex Tillerson failed

It can’t be easy working with the most undiplomatic president in modern history. But for the secretary of state, so far so good.

The Chinese threat that an aircraft carrier can’t stop

This is a Sputnik moment for modernizing our military.

Trump gets the headlines on North Korea. But keep an eye on South Korea.

The odds of denuclearization are warming with talks between Pyongyang and Seoul.

Veterans in Congress know what it means to put country first

These young men and women know what it means to serve, beyond flag-waving and sloganeering.

This is not your grandfather’s KGB

Putin wants to sow discord, not steal U.S. secrets.

Trump can’t win at foreign policy the way he wins at golf

Foreign policy is a team sport, but the president thinks he’s his own best adviser.

The intelligence community has never faced a problem quite like this

But America’s agencies are resilient and are likely to “get on with it.”

‘Who do you believe?’ a reporter asked Trump. His answer was stunning.

Trump was doing pretty well in Helsinki until he was asked about election interference.

Putin must wonder what else America knows about Russia

Mueller's indictment is a message to Putin -- and Trump.