Thomas E. Ricks's Blog, page 38

A Probationary Presidency

Ukrainian billionaire Petro Poroshenko won the election. But can he win over the people?

What Obama Should Say at West Point, But Won't

The president's biggest foreign-policy speech in a year will be showy and ambitious but can't paper over his administration's lack of focus.

Exclusive: Inside the FBI's Fight Against Chinese Cyber-Espionage

An American solar panel company wondered why Chinese firms kept undercutting their prices. Then the FBI knocked on their door.

A Leaky Border Threatens Tunisia's Transition

White House To Use West Point Speech To Launch New Foreign Policy Offensive

Are China’s Online Military Fanboys Accidentally Aiding Foreign Spies?

Chinese state media thinks so. Meet the country's legions of 'junmi.'

You Sank My Fishing Ship!

The sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat is pushing tensions between Beijing and Hanoi even higher --and driving China's rivals closer together.

Obama Administration Goof Reveals Name of Top U.S. Spy in Afghanistan

The Honeymoon's Already Over

Petro Poroshenko easily won Ukraine's elections. But from air strikes in
the east to empty government coffers in Kiev, the country's new
president will have no time to celebrate.

Obama's Afghanistan Trip Leaves Biggest Questions Unanswered