Rise, Arctic, Rise!
Russian Prime Minister Putin promises that the Arctic will remain “battle free” while Laurence Smith dreams of a “New North.”
Analysis
Is Iraq Already Forgotten?
America may be trying to forget Iraq but the war is likely to have repercussions for years to come.
Obama’s Grand Strategy of Sanction Regimes
President Obama’s use of sanctions seeks to force hostile countries to fall in line.
This Week in the Middle East
ABC’s Christiane Amanpour sits down with both American secretary of state Hillary Clinton and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Sino-Indian Rivalry Heating Up
India’s foreign policy will have become more pragmatic if the country is to act as a counterbalance to China’s ascend.
China’s Mounting Public Discontent
Will a Chinese “culture of excess” ultimately undermine a seemingly unshakable economic success story?
Defense Spending Remains Difficult to Cut
For all Robert Gates’ efforts, Congress is still reluctant to reduce military spending.
India Racing Ahead of China
India may not be able to match China’s economic growth but can benefit immensely from adopting a “soft power” approach.
Ditch Nation Building and Go After Al Qaeda
As counterinsurgency in Afghanistan appears to be failing, one group recommends changing the war’s priorities.
Turkey’s New Place in the Middle East
Turkey may be more Islamic, but it is able to position itself as a regional arbiter because of it.
Rethinking American Commitment to Taiwan
America has to reevaluate its relationship with Taiwan as China rises militarily.
John Boehner in the Spotlight
Democrats try to cast John Boehner as the face of the “same old” Republican Party.
Constitutional Reform Poll Divides Turkey
Turkey’s referendum on constitutional reform is bound to be interpreted as a test for Prime Minister Erdoğan’s conservative government.
India’s Woodrow Wislon
Admired abroad but unpopular at home, Manmohan Singh risks being remembered as something of a naive idealist.
Anti-Islamism as Impediment to Growth
Are Denmark’s strict immigration policies to blame for its recent lack of economic growth?