August 13James Carafano: What Hong Kong unrest tells us about China's plans for the rest of the worldIn Hong Kong, China is acting like a global bully.
August 9James Carafano: India-Pakistan Kashmir dispute – Here's why things could get very messy, very fastIt is time for a shift in Pakistan’s strategic thinking.
July 30James Carafano: Iran -- Will Pompeo and Tehran talk soon? Here's why it just might happenSo far the Trump administration has been as dependable as a Rolex. When global actors threaten American interests, Trump takes notice. Washington then pressures with one hand and offers an off-ramp with the other.
July 24James Carafano: Boris Johnson takes the reins – Expect to see these six major foreign policy 'resets'Sure, Boris Johnson could use a comb. But he’s already got what matters most in a leader and ally: a backbone.
July 17James Jay Carafano: Iran’s leaders expect Trump will be reelected – That could prompt them to make a new dealGuess who’s probably betting President Trump gets re-elected? The high-rolling mullahs of Iran.
July 9James Carafano: Defense bill in trouble thanks to partisan political games and posturingAt last count, more than 650 amendments were filed for the House version, many including the most divisive policies imaginable—like the amendment that would block the Defense Department from helping secure the border.
July 2James Carafano: What those decrying America’s ‘endless wars’ are really talking aboutThe U.S. is a global power with global interests and responsibilities. That’s not a choice; it’s just who we are.
June 28James Carafano: Trump's there, so are Putin and Xi. -- Here's what won't happen at the G-20 this weekAs the Group of 20 Summit got underway today, President Trump spoke of making “very big” trade deals with Japan and India. If that raised your expectations, lower them.
June 26James Carafano: Trump adopts shrewd Iran strategyIran is more boxed in than before, thanks to new sanctions President Trump imposed.
June 18James Carafano: Iran and Trump -- Here's what's really going onThere are wars and rumors of war. And then there is Trump’s policy toward Iran, which fuels endless speculation.
