Saleh Supporters Back Yemen Truce as Saudis Claim Progress
Supporters of Yemen’s former strongman support a peace plan while Saudi-led forces march on Sana’a.
Asia
Russian Intervention Reveals Assad’s Wariness of Iran
Russia’s involvement means Syria no longer needs to rely exclusively on its more controlling ally.
What the Hell Is Putin Doing in Syria?
The presence of Russian troops in Syria will discourage other powers from invading.
BDS Needs to Learn Right Lessons from South Africa
Boycotts didn’t end apartheid. They won’t decidedly change Israel’s policy in the Palestinian territories either.
Foreign Deployments Hint at Assad Survival Strategy
The Syrian leader’s protectors send forces to support his regime in the areas it still controls.
Russian Jets Ignore Islamists, Defend Alawite Homeland
Rather than attack the Islamic State, Russia bombs in defense of Bashar Assad’s homeland.
Let’s Not Fall into Assad’s and Putin’s Trap in Syria
Syria’s Bashar Assad is not a bulwark against fanaticism and war. He is the enabler of both.
American Jets Strike Taliban Near Kunduz to Retake City
American aircraft carry out strikes near Kunduz in support of an Afghan effort to reconquer the city.
Local Syrian Ceasefire Raises Specter of Ethnic Cleansing
A truce between Islamists and Bashar Assad’s allies involves population transfers in the north and south of Syria.
Every Citizen Serves: Autistic Soldiers in Israel’s Army
Israel’s Special Intelligence Unit 9900 shows there is a space for every citizen in the military.
Russia’s Putin Seeks to “Rescue” Syrian Dictatorship
The Russian leader argues that the alternative to Bashar Assad is the disintegration of Syria.
Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession
By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.
Labor Could Replace Nationalists in Israel’s Coalition
Labor seems willing, but Benjamin Netanyahu would risk alienating his supporters.
Why Japan Is Readying for War Again
Japan’s remilitarization could be the beginning of the end of China’s much-vaunted rise.
Why Israel Won’t Let the West Bank Go
Religious considerations aside, the West Bank gives Israel a security buffer many believe it needs.
