Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
Asia
The World Reacts to Bin Laden’s Death
The world reacts with glee to the terrorist leader’s death while Hamas memorializes his anti-Western agenda.
Does Al Qaeda Still Matter?
Without its charismatic leader, the infamous terrorist network may be damaged beyond repair.
Bin Laden Meets His Maker
After a ten year manhunt, fate has finally caught up with the world’s most popular terrorist.
Hamas, Fatah Working Together
After four years of division, the Palestinian electorate is reunited.
India Plans to Buy European Fighter Jets
Rejecting competing bids from Boeing and Lockheed, India announces plans to buy combat aircraft from European manufacturers.
Obama’s Syrian Conundrum
The United States struggle to come up with a way to hurt Assad.
Obama, UAE Crown Prince Discuss Relations
President Barack Obama met with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi to discuss the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
Intervention in Syria Unlikely
Unless the suppression of protests in Syria escalates, the West would be ill advised to mount another intervention.
Ahmadinejad Rebuffed by Iran’s Supreme Leader
After resigning from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government, Iran’s intelligence minister was reinstated by the supreme leader.
Iraq’s Maliki Faces Security Dilemma
The Iraqi prime minister must decide whether to ask American troops to stay or risk going it alone.
Why Concessions Hasten a Regime’s Demise
Bashir Assad promises reforms but like Mubarak before him, he may only embolden his opponents.
The New Game Changers
The BRICS are here to stay.
Egyptians Smile at Mubarak’s Arrest
The detention of the Mubarak family is not only a legal move but a political act of the military’s.
The Great Trade Wall of China
Foreign companies continue to struggle with protectionist measures in China.