Marc Lynch's Blog, page 82

The Return of the Bonapartes

Why France's
ascendant National Front is so dangerous.

Obama Considering Military Action in Iraq

Immigration Reform Is Dead, Precisely When We Need It Most

Eric Cantor's shocking loss comes at a
time when the United States is facing a critical challenge on its southern
border.

Iraq: Why is everyone so damn surprised?

Bergdahl and more (I): The Army haunted by recruiting mistakes of last decade

The Real Winner in Afghanistan's Election

Why the Taliban can’t prevent the monumental success that marks this weekend’s ballot.

Necessary Roughness

Enough with Obama's "don't do stupid sh*t" policy. Only U.S. airstrikes can save Iraq from collapse.

Soccer's Get-Rich-Quick Scheme

Step 1: Go to the World Cup.

It’s Even Worse Than You Thought: Deep Recessions Leave Lasting Effects on Output

The Battle for Iraq Is a Saudi War on Iran

Why the ISIS invasion of Iraq is really a war between Shiite and Sunnis for control of the Middle East.