Marc Lynch's Blog, page 60

The Perils of an Itchy Twitter Finger

Trying to cram a nuanced view on the tragedy in Ukraine into 140 characters was a mistake. Taking a closer look at the West's role is not.

U.S. Says Russia Playing a Double Game on the MH17 Shoot-Down

Brexit Stage Right

If Britain makes good on its threats to leave the European Union, the impact will be felt far beyond Europe.

All Hail 'Fatty Kim the Third'

Chinese netizens love mocking North Korea's portly dictator. But it masks a deeper disdain.

A War We Didn't Want

Israel
takes no joy in another round of hostilities with Hamas in Gaza, but it is a
fight born of necessity.

Gaza Under Fire

As the Israel-Hamas conflict wages on, a look at the human toll.

NHL Warns Climate Change Could Put Hockey in Penalty Box

The hockey league's first sustainability report underscores the threat global warming poses to the outdoor roots of the game.

The Case Against Vladimir Putin

The White House's indictment for the MH17 shoot-down relies on secret satellite photos and intercepted phone calls -- but also on Twitter and YouTube.

The Last Great Myth About Egypt

Cairo
has never been a mediator between Israel and Palestine -- and today's regime
actually benefits from the Gaza invasion.

A Time of Unprecedented Instability?

A conversation with Zbigniew Brzezinski on today's worldwide turmoil, overstating Iran's near-term nuclear threat, and why a return to global order may rest on the relationship between the United States and China.