Kofi Annan’s Mission Impossible in Syria
International support for his peace plan is just as important for Kofi Annan as the plan itself.
Analysis
Norway, Russia Strengthen Arctic Relations
The two intend to deepen cooperation in the Arctic region. The reason? A country far away from the North Pole.
Eurofighter: The Great German Backstab
Did Germany lobby to deny Britain a major defense procurement deal with India?
BRICS Can Bark But Cannot Bite
If the organization turns into a conduit for Chinese foreign policy, the remaining members will have to consider alternatives.
Syria’s Assad Confident His Plan Is Working
Unless and until the opposition came come together on a strategy, the Syrian strongman will stay put.
Is a Divide Opening Between Beijing’s Leaders?
Bo Xilai’s ouster is a victory for the Communist Party’s liberal reformers.
Tajikistan: Between a Rock, a Hard Place and Iran
As the United States plot their exit from Afghanistan, they’re making efforts to reenlist Central Asian support.
Brazil’s Rousseff Condemns “Monetary Tsunami”
The Brazilian president accused America’s and Europe’s central banks of flooding markets with cheap money.
Clinton Cautions Saudis Against Arming Syrian Rebels
The secretary of state urges Saudi Arabia to support international diplomatic efforts against the Syrian regime.
China’s Communist Party on Its Last Legs
If the Chinese ruling party fails to open up and reform, it will lose legitimacy once the economy slows down.
Obstacles to Long-Term Presence in Afghanistan
The Afghan government, the insurgents and neighboring states are all stakeholders who could undermine the treaty.
Hope for Afghan Peace Talks After Taliban Walk Out
“Deep breaths, and not hyperventilation, are required here,” an American official said.
Iraqis Regard Arab League Summit Warily
Baghdad’s residents are less enthusiastic about the conference than their government.
Medvedev Predicts Eurasian Union by 2015
It may prove a tough sell to non-Russian peoples that they will not be junior partners in orbiting Kremlin interests.
All Quiet in the South China Sea
Beijing adopts a more conciliatory tone in its maritime border disputes with Southeast Asian countries.