Clear and Present Danger: Transnational Crime
Existing state policies are inadequate to fight criminal organizations that ignore borders.
Analysis
Whatever Wen Says, China’s Economy Not “On Target”
State policies to boost internal demand to sustain economic growth appear to be failing.
Canada Closes Embassy, Joins Isolation of Iran
Canada shuts its embassy in Tehran and lists Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Turkish Offensive Against Kurds Carries Political Risks
Turkey risks antagonizing the Kurds in Iraq and Syria with its campaign on the border.
Hashimi’s Death Sentence Exacerbates Iraq-Turkey Tension
The Turks refuse to extradite the former vice president who has been sentenced in absentia.
Democrats Claim Foreign Policy Success at Convention
Democrats campaign on what is traditionally a Republican Party strong suit.
Putin Urges More Liberal Trade, Russians Skeptical
Russians are skeptical of their president’s plans to open borders for international trade.
Iranian Navy Aims to Sail Off United States Shores
Analysts from Wikistrat explain the rationale behind Iran’s latest threat.
Obama Puts Jerusalem Back in Democratic Party Platform
Even if it runs contrary to American policy, the president cannot put the Jewish vote in play.
China’s Shadow Looms Over Clinton’s Asian Trip
The secretary’s visits highlight the strategic competition underway in East Asia.
Britain’s Cameron Prepares Cabinet Reshuffle
The premier has to appease his right flank without alienating the Liberal Democrats.
Sino-German Relationship Could Thwart American Pivot
A Eurasian continental alliance could frustrate America’s “pivot” to East Asia.
India Sends Message to Washington from Tehran
Manmohan Singh’s presence at the Nonaligned Movement Summit was quite significant.
Saudis Arrest Al Qaeda Cells with Links to Gaza, Sinai
Saudi security busts two Al Qaeda cells with links to recent Egyptian-Israeli border attacks.
Nonaligned Summit Doesn’t Break Iran’s Isolation
Many nonaligned nations are just as concerned about Iran’s intentions as the West.