The Devil We Know
Will Pakistan, with Chinese support, manage to counterbalance India’s naval might in the Indian Ocean?
Asia
The Big Picture in Mumbai
The terrorist attack in Mumbai should be no reason to pull the rug from under negotiations between India and Pakistan.
A “Zero Problems” Policy for Europe in Eurasia
The EU could be a facilitator between any number of powers in a multipolar world.
A Karzai Brother Killed
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has lost a brother and NATO has lost an intelligence source.
In Syria, There’s Little America Can Do
Short of invasion, there is very little the United States can do stop Assad’s brutalities.
The Durand Line of Fire
Islamic militants are using eastern Afghanistan as shelter while plotting their attacks against the Pakistani state.
Central Asian Battlefield 2027
China, Iran, Russia and Turkey could be competing for influence in the Eurasian heartland.
Assad Speaks to Syrian People and Turkey
The Syrian president’s speech was an attempt to rehash ties with his Turkish neighbor.
Is India Rooting for Pakistan’s Disintegration?
Analysts believe that India is consciously exacerbating Pakistan’s internal tensions.
Obama: Enough with Counterinsurgency
The president expresses his reservations about the counterinsurgency strategy.
Concern About Afghanistan Troop Withdrawals
Military leaders and Republican lawmakers are worried that the president is withdrawing forces from Afghanistan too soon.
Region Reluctant to Commit to Afghan Security
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization recognize the importance of a stable Afghanistan but won’t help ensure it.
Obama to Bring Back Surge Troops by 2012
The president announced the withdrawal of tens of thousands of combat forces from Afghanistan.
The Cost of War That a Superpower Will Bear
America’s fiscal problems are far greater than anything a military cutback can solve.
Turkish Ruling Party Expects Election Win
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can count on another landslide victory.