Marc Lynch's Blog, page 10

The People Behind Hong Kong's Protests

A Christian minister, a law professor, and a 17-year-old high school student are among the figures behind a movement that has captivated the world.

The Pivot to India

Why the U.S.-Indian partnership is at the heart of America's future in Asia.

America's Longest War Could Get Even Longer

They Can Take Our Freedom, But They Will Never Take Our Instagram

In the wake of China’s ban on the photo-sharing service, netizens are rushing to download software that lets them scale the Great Firewall.

Are Hong Kong's Protests an Inspiration or a Danger? It Depends What You Read

Residents here are getting wildly divergent accounts of the same historic events.

Why China Is Shooting Itself in the Foot by Cracking Down on Foreign Companies

Pentagon, Congress Left in Dark About Obama’s $5 Billion Counterterrorism Fund

The Nation-Building Trap

When it comes to destroying the Islamic State in Syria,
boots on the ground should be the least of our worries.

Hollow Words and an Exponential Horror

Obama called the world to
action against Ebola, but most countries are only paying lip service to the
coming catastrophe.

'We Are Winning. But There's Always the Threat'

Panama's new president, Juan Carlos Varela, sits down with Foreign Policy to talk crime, immigration, and reestablishing the rule of law in Washington's Central American ally.