Palestinians Resist Pressure on Statehood Bid
Despite a last-minute attempt at negotiation by the United States, the Palestinians are determined to seek recognition at the UN.
Asia
White House Considers Dramatic Drawdown in Iraq
As few as three thousand American security forces could remain in the country.
Turkey’s Estrangement from Israel Continues
The diplomat rift between Ankara and Jerusalem widens as the Arab spring forces a realignment of Turkish foreign policy.
Japan’s New Leader Signals Conservative Approach
Yoshihiko Noda is a fiscal conservative who promises to restore Japan’s American alliance.
India Needs a Naval Diplomacy
Balaji Chandramohan examines India’s aim to dominate the Indian Ocean and finds its naval diplomacy lacking.
Turkey Has “Lost Confidence” in Assad: Gül
In a rare public rebuke, the Turkish president lambastes his Syrian counterpart.
Yemen’s Saleh Wants to Come Back Home
The embattled Yemeni president pledges to return to his country soon.
Saudi Arabia Forging New Sunni State?
The kingdom may be aiding Syrian protesters in an attempt to break up their country.
Middle Classes in Brazil, India Protest Corruption
People in emerging economies are struggling to put an end to decades of nepotism and graft.
Turkey’s Arab Spring Problem
Turkey’s failure to anticipate the Arab Spring could mark the end of its “zero problems with neighbors” policy.
Syrian President Doubling Down
Bashar al-Assad seems determined to kill his way to a resolution.
North, South Korea Exchange Fire
The two rivals, technically at war, each fired shells near a disputed maritime border west of the peninsula on Wednesday.
Silence in the Kingdom
The Saudi government debates an anti-terrorism law that would give security forces broad detention powers.
A Sectarian Cloud Looms Over Syria
Are Sunnis and Alawis turning against each other and is the Syrian government to blame?
Why Indo-American Relations Continue to Disappoint
Geostrategic concerns prevent India and the United States from taking their relationship to the next level.