Turkey Overplayed Hand, Irrelevant in Gaza Conflict
Recep Erdoğan’s bluster notwithstanding, Israel doesn’t really care about Turkey.
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Hamas, Israel Back to Square One in Gaza
A ceasefire agreement leaves neither side the winner in the Gaza conflict.
Obama Addresses Pressing Issues at East Asia Summit
The American president’s Asia trip appears to have yielded little of significance.
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Attracts Regional Attention
China, Thailand and Vietnam are keen to import hydroelectricity for Laos.
Did Hamas Provoke Israeli Offensive for Political Gain?
The Palestinian terrorist group may hope to influence the upcoming Israeli election.
Israel Expands Gaza Operations, Fear of New War
Violence between Israeli and Islamist militants in the Gaza Strip escalates.
So Now Erdoğan Cares About Europe Again?
Turkish membership doesn’t seem likely so why is Erdoğan raising the stakes?
China’s Hu Ensures Smooth Transition, Resigns Army Post
President Hu Jintao unexpectedly steps down from his military leadership post.
Israel Expands Airstrikes Against Gaza Militants
Israeli Defense Forces launch their most extensive bombardments in four years.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Warns Will Not Wait for Europe
The Turkish premier demands membership for his country within ten years’ time.
As Economy Slows, Japan’s Noda Backs Free Trade Deals
Japan’s prime minister throws his support behind freer trade as the economy contracts.
Israel Seen Preparing for Military Action in Gaza
Israel warns that it will not hesitate to retaliate if rockets continue to be fired from Gaza.
Bahraini Dissidents Face Deeper, Systematic Crackdown
The small Persian Gulf kingdom ramps its up persecution of “Arab Spring” revolutionaries.
Japan Seeks Upgrade in American Security Alliance
In its island dispute with China, Japan isn’t sure if the United States have its back.
War’s Legacy Still Frustrates Sino-Indian Relations
Despite increasing Sino-Indian trade, border disputes complicate the bilateral relationship.