Global Security Demands a NATO for Every Region
Global security systems risk becoming empty hulks that do little more than offer superficial comfort.
Asia
Syria “Will Pay Price” After Turkish Warplane Shot Down
Turkish news media are furious about Syria’s downing of a Turkish fighter plane.
West Concerned About Weapons Flow into Syria
Europe and the United States worry that arms could fall into the hands of Islamist groups.
Canada, Mexico Invited to Join Pacific Trade Zone
Joining the Trans Pacific Partnership will prove highly advantageous if Canada it is to diversify its exports.
Turkey Deepens Imprint in Central Asia
Turkey positions itself as the key player bridging NATO and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
India Stops Hedging, Backs American Naval Strategy
India’s defense minister effectively throws his nation’s lot in with the United States.
Saudi Prince Nayef, Next in Line to Throne, Dies
Saudi Arabia has lost its second crown prince in eight months, raising concerns about its royal succession plans.
NATO Supply Route Through Pakistan Remains Closed
Political concerns in both Pakistan and the United States prevent a deal on reopening supply routes to be done.
Why Saudi Arabia Wants to Increase Oil Production
The kingdom is trying to put pressure on Syrian allies Iran and Russia to influence the civil war there.
Bashar al-Assad’s Sectarian Strategy for the War
The Syrian president exploits the sectarian divide that defines the conflict in his country.
South Korea Accepts Japanese Yellow Sea Deployment
South Korea raises no objections to Japan’s naval deployments against the North.
East-West Divide on Full Display in East Asia
China and Russia share interests in a region where the democracies form an alliance.
Panetta Wants Greater Role for India in Afghanistan
The United States can hardly antagonize Pakistan further, so why not ask India’s help?
United States Expanding Naval Presence Across Asia
Leon Panetta tells Singapore and Vietnam that the United States are “rebalancing” to Asia.
Brzezinski: Let’s Not Be “Emotional” About Syria
The former American national security advisor argues the regional dynamics undermine the case for intervention.