Military intervention should correspond to the size of the mission.
Western observers looked at Egypt and the Arab Spring and saw what they wanted and expected to see.
Australia is in a high-risk situation, even though on the surface it appears secure.
President Francois Hollande will adapt the Gaullist strategy for French independence in its relationship with Germany.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's use of personal relationships in dealing with Europe is no longer a valid tactic.
Britain has positioned itself superbly for a strategy of waiting, watching and retaining options no matter what happens.
For Russia, the recreation of a union is a strategic necessity.
Turkey provides an interesting case study of a minor country becoming a great power.
