Saudi Arabia Boosts Relationship With Iraq
Saudi Arabia finally sends an ambassador to a country it has long viewed with suspicion.
Analysis
Arming Syrian Opposition “Excellent Idea”: Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is waging a proxy war against Iran in siding with the rebels in Syria.
Libya: French Soft Power in Retrospect
France’s leadership role in Libya was an example of its ability to “frame and shame.”
Putin Spells Out National Security Strategy
In anticipation of his reelection, Vladimir Putin unveils plans for military modernization.
Obama Turns Tax Reform into Election Issue
The president’s tax plan doesn’t level the playing field. It picks different winners and losers.
Suez Reversed? The Entente Cordiale Rides Again
Britain and France could shape the geopolitics of Europe again.
Internal Politics Prohibit India from Joining Iran Embargo
India, despite growing closer to the West, is not going to support more sanctions against Iran.
Iran: Putting the Appeasement Option On the Table
An appeasement policy addresses the Iranian sense of insecurity which is probably at the heart of its nuclear ambitions.
Israel Has a New Friend, Cyprus
The basis for the relationship has been economic, but Wikistrat analysts expect it could grow deeper.
Yemen’s Next President Must Reconcile North, South
Yemen’s incoming president is first southerner in the post. He must initiate a process of reconciliation.
Brazil’s Rousseff Poised to Undertake Reform Effort
Although the pace of regulatory reforms has stalled, there is reason to be optimistic about the president’s efforts.
American, British Weapons Still Pour Into Bahrain
The two Western powers have no reason to antagonize their Arab Sunni allies.
Arming the Syrian Opposition Now a Real Possibility
While Europe and the United States work to isolate President Assad diplomatically, Gulf Arabs are mulling a military solution.
Santorum Steals Conservative Thunder from Gingrich
The former Pennsylvania senator emerges as the right-wing alternative to Mitt Romney.
South Korea Strengthens Defense Ties With Saudi Arabia
In an attempt to diversify oil imports, South Korea is reaching out to the Arab Gulf states.