Marc Lynch's Blog, page 29

Report: Hong Kong Becoming ‘Mere Second-Tier’ Chinese City

The financial center’s specialness is in
ever-greater danger.

All Tusk and No Teeth

The appointment of Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, as EU chief is a strong indication of collective intent toward Russian aggression. But will the new Italian foreign policy boss undermine him?

Even on Financial Front, Ukraine and Russia on Opposing Sides

Here are three steps we should take in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine

RIP, Jim Frederick

While you were out, I moved leftward

President Obama Had a Terrible Holiday Weekend. But Does He Know It?

Is Vladimir Putin Covering Up the Deaths of Russian Soldiers in Ukraine?

Democracy is Contagious

What message does civil unrest in Hong Kong
send to the rest of China?

Testing Ground

As Honduras considers establishing its first charter city near the Gulf of Fonseca, the farmers, fishermen, and shopkeepers of Amapala brace themselves for potential upheaval.