Qatar Calls for Armed Intervention in Syria
Arab troops should go into Syria to “stop the killing,” says the Qatari emir who previously supported intervention in Libya.
Analysis
Zardari Under Pressure, Musharraf on Way Home
An army coup seems unlikely but how much longer can Pakistan’s government survive?
China, US Quietly Hope for Incumbent’s Victory in Taiwan
Both China and the United States would rather have the Kuomintang president in power than his challenger.
After New Hampshire, Will Huntsman Finally Rise?
The former ambassador surged in the early primary state to challenge Mitt Romney for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination.
Iran’s Latin American “Alliance” is a Joke
Ahmadinejad looks for allies across the Atlantic but finds very few friends.
Huntsman Needs Surge in First Primary Vote
The former Utah governor needs to beat expectations in New Hampshire to prove that he’s a viable candidate.
Taliban Talks Could Hurt Obama’s Reelection Chances
Domestic American politics will probably frustrate attempts to bring the war in Afghanistan to a negotiated end.
Drones, Not Marines? The Changing Face of War
President Barack Obama’s military strategy cuts the Army and Marine Corps in favor of air and naval forces.
Libyan Interim Government Urges Militias to Disband
Encouraging former revolutionaries to join the interim government could restore stability.
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes in Tehran
Trying to make sense of Iran’s internal power struggles is reminiscent of Cold War-era Kremlinology.
Circumventing the Strait of Hormuz’ Bottleneck
As Iran threatens to shut the narrow waterway from international oil tankers, what alternatives are there?
The Enigma of Air Sea Battle
The current debate about Air Sea Battle is either speculation or a proxy for the Pentagon’s budget wars.
Arab Monitors Begin Their Mission in Syria
Inspectors from the Arab League arrive to see if President Assad is keeping his word to end the violence.
Is Pakistan Talking With the Pakistani Taliban?
Despite failed negotiations in the past, the Pakistani government may be trying to talk with the insurgents again.
China Island Hopping in the Indian Ocean
Across the region, China is building a “string of pearls” of military bases in order to contain India’s rise.