The U.S. Constitution was—and remains—a geopolitical instrument.

The New Great Game, then, is not only about controlling mountain passes and caravan roads as military buffer zones. It is about securing access to geological deposits, processing facilities, and supply lines.

Despite Central Asia’s long history and enduring importance to world politics, today’s students are barely learning about this region. ...

Originally published 7/23/2016 here. Last week’s failed coup in Turkey has led to diverse speculation about which direction the country...