China Driving India, Russia Together
If India intends to counter Chinese influence extending into Central Asia, it has to find a partner in Russia.
If India intends to counter Chinese influence extending into Central Asia, it has to find a partner in Russia.
Even as Prime Minister Zapatero announces budget cuts and reform, Spain’s hopes for a quick recovery aren’t looking up.
Brazil’s new president will have to enact economic reforms at home and tread carefully abroad.
Although the administration was initially welcomed in Delhi, its ambiguous commitment to Afghanistan and relations with China have caused concern.
President Obama is unpopular and could face difficulty if he seeks reelection in 2012.
China and India are competing for influence across the Indian Ocean, each building bases on small islets and atolls.
While President Ahmadinejad is attempting to strengthen his executive office, the clergy worries about Iran’s revolutionary ideals being squandered.
The United States need to bring Hamas into the Middle East peace process.
Once Iran goes nuclear, the United States should be prepared to commit to the security of the Middle East.
Dmitry Gorenburg suggests that Russia canceled a missile system deal with Iran to smooth things over with the Americans.
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Intelligence services intercept a terrorist plot to strike England, France and Germany.
Although China is ahead of India, the latter can improve its relations with Africa through language and culture.
Obama’s Wars depicts an administration in constant disagreement and strife over which strategy to pursue in Afghanistan.
Republicans offer to restore fiscal balance to the federal budget but neither Democrats nor social conservatives are convinced.