Obama’s Syrian Conundrum
The United States struggle to come up with a way to hurt Assad.
Analysis
Petraeus’ Untimely Departure From Afghanistan
General David Petraeus’ expected appointment as head of the CIA comes at a pivotal moment for the war in Afghanistan.
Obama, UAE Crown Prince Discuss Relations
President Barack Obama met with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi to discuss the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
Intervention in Syria Unlikely
Unless the suppression of protests in Syria escalates, the West would be ill advised to mount another intervention.
Is the Arab Spring a Distraction for America?
Kathleen T. McFarland warned that America is diverting its attention from the real threat in the Middle East: Iran.
Iraq’s Maliki Faces Security Dilemma
The Iraqi prime minister must decide whether to ask American troops to stay or risk going it alone.
Why Concessions Hasten a Regime’s Demise
Bashir Assad promises reforms but like Mubarak before him, he may only embolden his opponents.
Greece Increasingly Likely to Restructure Debt
Despite tens of billions in European financial support, Greece still teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.
Egyptians Smile at Mubarak’s Arrest
The detention of the Mubarak family is not only a legal move but a political act of the military’s.
The Great Trade Wall of China
Foreign companies continue to struggle with protectionist measures in China.
What Will Happen in Syria?
The regime’s concessions have not managed to quell the unrest.
India’s Civil War Against Corruption
One hundred and fifty years after the American Civil War, Balaji Chandramoha considers India’s political divide.
Pakistan Demands End to Drone Strikes
Pakistan’s request to reduce American operations in the country highlights the contradictions in Washington’s objectives.
Yemen’s Saleh Following in Mubarak’s Footsteps
Yemen’s president may not have the same persona as Hosni Mubarak, but his career is winding down the same road.
Ryan’s “Extreme” Budget Takes Center Stage
Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal for 2012 has set the agenda for the debate about spending in Washington.