David Rothkopf's Blog, page 45

The Deadliest ‘Inside Attack’ is Political

Pakistan Bans Assemblies; U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel in India; Kerry, Karzai Call for Speedy Afghan Election Result

In defense of my friend Major Slider

Rigor in PME: What I am talking about

Obama Launches Airstrikes in Iraq, Delivers Aid

FP's Situation Report: U.S. airstrikes over Iraq have begun; mil dropped food and water; Not a "sustained campaign" against ISIS; McChrystal endorses a Dem; Kerry's back in Afg; and a bit more.

Dear Chinese Media: Americans Don't Hate You, We Just Can't Find You on a Map

An open letter to those overthinking our relationship.

Give Putin a Way Out

With Russian troops massing on the Ukrainian border, the talk of war is getting louder. But it doesn’t have to happen.

Netanyahu: We're 'Cooperating' With the Palestinian Authority

An Administration With Its Head Cut Off

The White House is running around from crisis to crisis without a game plan, much less a strategy. But leading from behind can actually work if you do it right.