Navy to Invite China to Pacific Rim Exercise
Joint American-Chinese naval exercises could defuse tension, but there are some risks.
Analysis
Perception Gap Between North, South Europe Widening
While the Germans champion austerity, Southern Europeans have had enough already.
Republicans Alarmed by Romney’s China Policy
Party leaders are worried about the candidate’s promise to “crack down” on China.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Not on Same Page in Syria
The Saudis are arming radical Salafists while Qatar is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood.
As China Rises, India Intensifies Ties with Maldives
The two South Asian nations pledge to increase cooperation in maritime security.
Jihadist Influx Exacerbates Sectarian Tension in Syria
The presence of foreign Islamist fighters is likely to heighten minority apprehension.
China Seen Wipping Up Anti-Japan Demonstrations
The party seems to allow protests to put pressure on Japan in an island dispute.
Islamist Power Struggle Behind Egypt’s Embassy Riots
Radical Islamist groups are forcing the ruling Muslim Brotherhood to pick sides.
Administration Insists Benghazi Attack Not Premeditated
America’s ambassador to the United Nations contradicts Libya’s assessment of the consulate attack.
Anglosphere Press Misreads Dutch, German Euroskepticism
English-language news media don’t recognize that Northern Europeans’ patience is wearing thin.
Egypt’s Morsi Moving Closer to Iran? Not So Fast
Egyptian foreign policy may be changing, but it isn’t suddenly embracing a pariah state.
Obama Stays Above Political Fray Over Consulate Attack
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney draws criticism for politicizing the attack.
Central Asia: India’s New Strategic Neighborhood
India’s booming economy needs the oil and gas reserves of the former Soviet republics.
How Britain Dealt with Political Crisis in Egypt
The present-day turmoil in Egypt is reminiscent of events 130 years ago.
Libya Consulate Attack Could Force Deeper US Engagement
The death of an American diplomat in Libya challenges the viability of limited intervention.