Senators Express ‘Concerns’ to Obama About Chinese Firm Huawei
New contract from an ally brings more U.S. pressure on a Chinese telecom giant suspected of cyber-espionage
Articles from Contributor
Why a Pacific War Is Possible: The Dangerous Hatred Between China and Japan
Memories of massacres, sex slaves and millions dead
The Iran Deal: Kerry’s Ordeal, Obama’s Challenge
A grueling all-nighter for the Secretary of State, charges of foolishness for the President
Memo From Geneva: Iran Nuclear Deal in the Balance
Of croissants and centrifuges, and the struggle to seal a deal
Iran’s Supreme Leader: Fanatic or “Genius”?
A diatribe against Israel and the U.S. stokes fears about whether Iran can be trusted
The Fight for a “Right”: How an Iran Deal Might Hinge on One Simple Word
Avoiding conflict will require finessing a thorny sticking point
Netanyahu Complicates Obama’s Iran Effort
Netanyahu warns that Tehran is playing Obama for a fool
The Dummies Guide to Iran’s Nukes
As a new round of talks kicks off, an illustrated five-step guide to understanding what it’s all about
Kerry Takes Softer Line Than Hillary on Saudi Women Drivers
But neither diplomat has made women’s rights a defining U.S. foreign policy issue
The Incredible, Absurd Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission That Never Happened
Secret plans for a do-over included brute force and a daring transport plane redesign: “It would have been World War III.”
Spies Like Us: Friends Always Spy on Friends
NSA spying on U.S. allies is impolite, but it’s not a scandal
The Comment That Offended Iranians More Than a Nuclear Threat
Iran’s leaders don’t worry we’ll nuke them. They worry we’ll never trust them.
The NatSecWonk I Know
In person, Jofi Joseph, the author of caustic and controversial Tweets, was a mild-mannered wonk who skipped on the snark. A look at the White House staffer who was fired over his anonymous Twitter handle