David Ignatius's Blog, page 93

Russia’s election meddling backfired — big-time

The country’s name is again a toxic word in American politics.

Here’s what a permanent treaty with North Korea might look like

As White House officials ponder that path, they have signaled several basic American positions.

In dealing with North Korea, Trump needs allies — not bombast

As Trump taunts the most reckless regime on the planet, the path ahead will require cooperation with regional partners.

This is the moment of truth on North Korea

As the nuclear threat becomes real, can China and United States solve the problem?

On Russia sanctions, Trump has a point

Congress may have overwhelmingly passed a flawed bill.

Trump is right about China and North Korea

Xi Jinping might decide to act if there’s a threat of an American military strike on the Korean Peninsula.

It’s time to start thinking about the unthinkable

Congress should take precautions now against the tweeter in chief.

The CIA is entering a danger zone. Here’s the map.

Can Pompeo keep the agency out of the ditch?

What the demise of the CIA’s anti-Assad program means

Another chapter paramilitary action ending in an untidy mess.

How China tames dissent on the Internet

The Chinese precept, American researchers conclude, is “do not engage on controversial issues.”