Marc Lynch's Blog, page 42

Directed Energy Weapons, India’s Strategic Game Changer?

The real question isn't naval presence but how to best empower U.S. partners in Asia

Ebola Expert on Ron Paul: 'He Really Fucked Up'

The Cure for Ebola Is Accountability

Africa's Ebola outbreak isn't just a health care problem. It's also about a crisis of governance.

Modi Gives Independence Day Speech; Afghan Commander Says He Orders Execution of Prisoners; March to Islamabad Continues

Maliki Cedes Power Meanwhile EU Ministers Discuss Arming Kurds

FP's Situation Report: Maliki to step down; Administration's Sinjar Surprise; Kerry forced onto commercial flight; Sinclair's PR firm up for an award; Kirby won't do happy dance; and a bit more.

The Ferguson Spring

Can you tell the difference between the Missouri town where Michael Brown was killed and some of the world's most volatile uprisings?

You Are Not Nearly Scared Enough about Ebola

Experimental drugs and airport screenings will do nothing to stop this plague. If Ebola hits Lagos, we're in real trouble.

Obama Pledge to Keep Troops Out of Combat May Fall Flat