In Burma, Obama Seeks to Wane Chinese Influence
Japan, South Korea and the United States aim to check Chinese ambitions in South Asia.
Analysis
So Now Erdoğan Cares About Europe Again?
Turkish membership doesn’t seem likely so why is Erdoğan raising the stakes?
China’s Hu Ensures Smooth Transition, Resigns Army Post
President Hu Jintao unexpectedly steps down from his military leadership post.
Republicans Look for New Leader After Election Defeat
The Republican Party has a long list of possible presidential contenders for 2016.
Obama Faces National Security Team Shakeup
The secretaries of defense and state will retire while two generals are under investigation.
Bahraini Dissidents Face Deeper, Systematic Crackdown
The small Persian Gulf kingdom ramps its up persecution of “Arab Spring” revolutionaries.
After Obama Win, Democrats Look for Successor
Barack Obama has just won reelection, but Democrats will soon look ahead to 2016.
War’s Legacy Still Frustrates Sino-Indian Relations
Despite increasing Sino-Indian trade, border disputes complicate the bilateral relationship.
Germany Stills Needs Britain for Balance in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel needs the British for balance against the Mediterranean bloc.
New Leaders, Old Policy as Chinese Ruling Party Convenes
China’s outgoing leaders will continue to exert influence behind the scenes.
Abbas Suggests No “Right of Return” for Palestinians
The Palestinian leader recognizes that he will not be able to return to his ancestral home.
Auto Bailout, Energy Loom Over Election in Rust Belt
Blue-collar workers in industrial states could determine the outcome of the election.
Electoral Fight of the Future: Go West, Young Man!
Western states’ growing Hispanic populations could change the outcome of national elections.
Mounting Sino-Japanese Tension Amid Military Exercise
China bristles as Japan and the United States conduct joint military exercises in East Asia.
War Crimes Undermine Syrian Rebels’ Credibility
The opposition’s international support could be at stake if extrajudicial killings continue.