Decoder: A key to understanding Russian suspicions of West
The Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies opposed the West for 36 years. After the Iron Curtain fell, NATO…
NATO turns 70. Does it have cause to celebrate?
NATO continues to grow in size but not necessarily in strength. Can the 70-year-old military alliance withstand forces weakening its…
Hopes rise with the end of Africa’s cold war
Ethiopia and Eritrea's cold war has come to an abrupt end, sparking vast change. I speak with a political prisoner…
In pursuit of stability: Why the EU was created
It may not seem like it today — with Brexit, nationalism and a resurgent Russia on its borders — but…
In 40 years, I’ve seen China come so far. And yet …
China has exploded to superpower status since I lived there four decades ago. On a recent visit, the progress was…
U.S. missiles recall Cold War tensions
NATO defense missiles near Russia's border have angered Vladimir Putin. Is the U.S. missile system the solution in today's uncertain…
The West shares blame for Putin
Vladimir Putin is a product of Russian society and power-hungry friends. But the West has helped make him what he…
In Tito’s Bunker: Reflections on My Blind Spots
During a visit to a bunker in Bosnia, Diana learns about the legacy of a Communist statesman -- and about…