Eclipse of the Islamic State

South Korea belongs to the growing number of countries in the wider West that need to consider whether they can still rely on America.

[W]hen America was founded 250 years ago, the principle upon which it was built was that there would be no kings, no lords and no class privileges.

The critical issue being overlooked, however, is whether the Gulf clock will tick patiently throughout this process.

All predictions regarding the end of the war have proved wrong.