Marc Lynch's Blog, page 93

Is There a Hidden Message in the Taliban's 2014 Fighting Season Plan?

The forgotten history of the Battle of Khaibar offers some alluring hints.

The Sad Irony of Obama's 'Big' Foreign-Policy Speech

Trade Opponents Attack Potential Pacific Deal

My Name Is China, and I Have a Pollution Problem

Farmland is contaminated, tourism is down, and companies
are packing up. Beijing's first step needs to be
admitting that it has an environmental crisis.

Meet 'Crazy Jack,' China's E-commerce Titan

A former employee says Jack Ma sees himself as artist first, businessman second.

What Should the U.S. Do About Sudan's Execution of Meriam Ibrahim?

What the President Meant to Say…

The two big things missing from Obama’s speech are the keys to working with foreign partners on massive global problems.

A Nonviolent Alternative for Ukraine

Ukraine faces a rising tide of violence in the restive east. Here's why nonviolent activism is the best strategy for fighting back.

When 9,800 Doesn't Equal 9,800

The dirty secret about Obama’s Afghan plan is that tens of thousands of American civilians will be on the ground long after the troops have left.

Exclusive: Security Woes Dog U.N.'s Libya Mission