Why does the sitting U.S. President continue to praise Putin and show him great signs of deference?

Ultimately, Erdogan might end up losing Istanbul again. And botch yet another opportunity to normalize relations with the Kurds.

The U.S. is no longer the active leader in promoting press freedom as a vital pillar of democracy. The EU ought to fill this space.

The Silk Road’s historical importance has been vastly exaggerated. It was the sea that was the most important link between east and west.

What does “Southeast Asia” mean beyond a random chunk of geography?