David Rothkopf's Blog, page 89

Assad's Hollow Mandate

Syria's presidential election might be a farce -- but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous.

Spain's Poisoned Chalice

The Spanish monarchy is in big trouble, and not even a young, handsome new king may be able to do anything about it.

Russia Opposed Humanitarian Aid Corridors in Syria Before It Favored Them in Eastern Ukraine

Snap Poll: Does Obama Need to Put Troops in Ukraine to Prove America Is Tough?

We ask nearly 1,000 scholars about trade, aid, and what really stalled the Middle East peace talks.

The Biggest Losers

Meet the two hapless candidates running in Syria’s stage-managed farce of an election to confirm president-for-life Bashar al-Assad.

The Three-State Solution

The peace process has failed again, and it's time for Israel's neighbors to shoulder the burden of dealing with the Palestinians.

I'm Scared to Discuss Tiananmen, and the Internet Is Partly to Blame

For Chinese, living abroad isn't enough to escape online spooks.

U.S. Soldier Freed by Afghan Taliban; India Creates 29th State; Pakistan Launches Airstrikes into Afghanistan

Palestinian President Abbas Swears In Unity Government

FP's Situation Report: The tick-tock on Bergdahl; Derek Chollet in Kiev talking assistance; Shinseki's successor to have qualities he did not possess; USMC cleared in classification review; Eric Olson (and his mother!) win a prize; and a bit more.