Jordan’s Quiet, Growing Role in Syria’s Uprising
Jordan is doing its part to shelter Syrian refugees and aid rebel army forces.
Asia
Afghanistan’s Karzai Dismisses Helmand Governor
Gulab Mangal is popular with Western forces but not an asset for Karzai post 2014.
Navy to Invite China to Pacific Rim Exercise
Joint American-Chinese naval exercises could defuse tension, but there are some risks.
Singh, Zardari Deserve Admiration for Détente
The leaders deserve praise for at least keeping India-Pakistan dialogue going.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Not on Same Page in Syria
The Saudis are arming radical Salafists while Qatar is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood.
As China Rises, India Intensifies Ties with Maldives
The two South Asian nations pledge to increase cooperation in maritime security.
Jihadist Influx Exacerbates Sectarian Tension in Syria
The presence of foreign Islamist fighters is likely to heighten minority apprehension.
China Seen Wipping Up Anti-Japan Demonstrations
The party seems to allow protests to put pressure on Japan in an island dispute.
Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions
Israel’s premier insists “the danger of not acting” is greater than giving Iran more time.
Central Asia: India’s New Strategic Neighborhood
India’s booming economy needs the oil and gas reserves of the former Soviet republics.
Whatever Wen Says, China’s Economy Not “On Target”
State policies to boost internal demand to sustain economic growth appear to be failing.
Turkish Offensive Against Kurds Carries Political Risks
Turkey risks antagonizing the Kurds in Iraq and Syria with its campaign on the border.
Hashimi’s Death Sentence Exacerbates Iraq-Turkey Tension
The Turks refuse to extradite the former vice president who has been sentenced in absentia.
Haqqanis Classified as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Will the decision do anything to constrain the group’s offensive capacity in Afghanistan?
Putin Urges More Liberal Trade, Russians Skeptical
Russians are skeptical of their president’s plans to open borders for international trade.