In the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany seems to be attempting to transition its latent power into hard military power. There remains hope and reason for the United States to encourage German rearmament. Read it here.

The White House released a twelve-page summary report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan with little fanfare ahead of the Easter holiday. What it leaves out is as notable as what it includes. Read it here.

The growing influence of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox and ultra-nationalists is putting the country’s politics and stability at risk. Read it here.

Global powers are already contending to control Sudan’s oil, gold, and strategic ports. Read it here.

Even if Russia can be ostracized from the West, it cannot be sequestered from the rest of the world. Read it here.