China-Russia Rivalry Will Destroy SCO
The two greater powers of North Asia have no reason to play equals in the region’s cooperation organization.
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America a Pacific Power, “Here To Stay”
Key to Barack Obama’s balancing act with the Chinese is a trade partnership that excludes them.
North Korea Welcomes Great Power Rivalry
The peninsula could succumb to traditional greater power rivalry before democracy has a chance to emerge in the North.
Arab States, West Keeping Boot on Assad’s Neck
Assad’s Syria is more isolated than it’s ever been but real change has got to come from within the country.
Good Morning Vietnam Indeed
The Southeast Asian country is emerging as the ultimate “un-China,” economically vibrant with a huge American diaspora.
Highway to the Danger Zone: War Against Iran
How would an Israeli attack against Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities play out? There are great risk for the United States.
War Talk Heats Up Between Israel and Iran
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbies his cabinet for a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Waiting for Turkish Action in Syria
Can Turkey save the Arab Spring in Syria by enforcing a buffer zone in the north of the country?
India Must Formulate Middle East Strategy
If the Indian Ocean will take center stage in this century, India must develop a Middle East strategy.
Japan’s Noda Faces Farmers’ Lobby on Trade Policy
Japan’s prime minister faces opposition against his push to liberalize trade policy.
India’s Great Power Status Buttressed in Perth
Among Commonwealth nations, India is emerging as not just a regional but a global power.
The Eagle is Back in Asia
Hillary Clinton announces the end of the Guam Doctrine and the beginning of a containment of China.
Waiting for the New Saudi Crown Prince
As Saudi Arabia mourns the death of Crown Prince Sultan, Prince Nayef patiently hopes for another promotion.
American Troops Leaving Iraq by Year’s End
As the United States prepare to pull out, Iraq’s political problems continue to fester.
Saudi Heir Presumptive, Defense Minister Dies
The Saudi crown prince and defense minister died in hospital in New York, casting doubt on the line of succession.