Gates to Mend Relations in Beijing
The defense secretary will try to soothe some of the tension in the Sino-American relationship.
Asia
When Religion Meets War
Things become tricky when the enemy takes refuge in a religious location. Should America attack anyway or show restraint?
Al Qaeda’s Civil War Strategy in Yemen
Hoping to stir a civil war between Shiites and Sunnis, terrorists in Yemen seem to be repeating the Iraq scenario.
India’s Strategic Doctrine of Lapse
Balaji Chandramohan believes that India’s military strategy is insufficient and ill prepared for the eventuality of a two front war.
An Unlikely Alliance in the Levant
The discovery of an Israeli espionage device in the mountains of Beirut brings Hezbollah and the Lebanese government closer together.
The Afghan Surge, One Year Later
The Obama Administration’s latest review of the war is a political case to the American people for continuing the strategy.
Wen Extends Support to Embattled Pakistan
The Chinese premier received a warm welcome in Pakistan. He is one of the few friends the country has left.
Sanctuaries Hamper Progress in Afghanistan
Experts respond to the administration’s war review. Vice President Joe Biden promises withdrawal no matter what.
Japan Identifies China as Primary Threat
Japan moves forces from defending against a Soviet invasion to monitoring today’s communist superpower.
Gains in Afghanistan “Fragile and Reversible”
Progress in Afghanistan can be undermined as long as safe havens exist for insurgents across the border in Pakistan.
India is Complex Partner for Chinese Premier
As Premier Wen Jiabao visits Pakistan after India, it is not difficult to understand China’s intentions in South Asia.
Peace Talks Collapsed Because of Jordan
New details from Newsweek over the weekend get to the heart of why direct peace talks collapsed after three meetings.
An Opportunity for Sino-American Détente
America should not attempt containment but revive another Cold War concept.
Israel and the Palestinians Back to Square One
An American deal with Israel to suspend settlement construction had become “an end in itself”.
Why China Has Reason to be Anxious
As China’s population ages and labor costs rise, the country is facing challenges gargantuan compared to those of the West.