Marc Lynch's Blog, page 17

The Chocolate King Comes to Chocolate City

The Ukrainian leader addresses Congress and Obama, asking hat in hand for help for his beleaguered nation.

Ghosts of the Maidan

First
revolution. Then war. Now what?

Export-Import Bank Set for Nine-Month Extension

House Gives Obama Authority to Arm and Train Syrian Rebels in Fight with the Islamic State

The Flame of Chinese Nationalism

The Communist Party can't entirely control what it's helped create. That poses a risk to China, and the world.

Why the Pentagon Should Care About Scotland's Referendum

Scottish independence won't just be bad for the Scots. It will be a disaster
for U.S. foreign policy from Syria to the Arctic Circle.

Can the U.S. Army Degrade and Destroy Ebola?

Obama is sending 3,000 troops to West Africa to stop the deadly outbreak. But 250,000 people could already be infected by Christmas.

¡Bienvenidos, Habibi!

How Latin America is opening its arms to Syrian refugees.

Corrupt Ukrainian Politicians Have a Taste for Mansions

A Ukrainian leader on the run, his mansion, and a 15-year-old corruption case.

U.N. Takes Over CAR Peacekeeping Mission, U.S. Reopens Embassy