This Week in the Middle East
ABC’s Christiane Amanpour sits down with both American secretary of state Hillary Clinton and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Asia
Sino-Indian Rivalry Heating Up
India’s foreign policy will have become more pragmatic if the country is to act as a counterbalance to China’s ascend.
World Watches As Afghanistan Votes
Low voter turnout in Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections today could lead to the death of America’s democracy project there.
China’s Mounting Public Discontent
Will a Chinese “culture of excess” ultimately undermine a seemingly unshakable economic success story?
US Arming Persian Gulf States
Fearful of Iranian aggression in the region, the United States are preparing another round of Middle East arms sales.
India Racing Ahead of China
India may not be able to match China’s economic growth but can benefit immensely from adopting a “soft power” approach.
Ditch Nation Building and Go After Al Qaeda
As counterinsurgency in Afghanistan appears to be failing, one group recommends changing the war’s priorities.
Turkey’s New Place in the Middle East
Turkey may be more Islamic, but it is able to position itself as a regional arbiter because of it.
Rethinking American Commitment to Taiwan
America has to reevaluate its relationship with Taiwan as China rises militarily.
Constitutional Reform Poll Divides Turkey
Turkey’s referendum on constitutional reform is bound to be interpreted as a test for Prime Minister Erdoğan’s conservative government.
India’s Woodrow Wislon
Admired abroad but unpopular at home, Manmohan Singh risks being remembered as something of a naive idealist.
Hamas: “Pay Attention To Us”
In a strange and twisted way, Hamas’ latest terrorist attack on the West Bank may show a willingness to negotiate.
Same Old “Peace Talks”
Sure, the peacemaking environment is better today than it was over the past decade. How can it get any worse?
Lieberman Blocks Settlement Moratorium
Israel’s foreign minister insists that the moratorium on settlement construction be lifted.
High Noon in the Maldives
Two years after the Maldives turn to democracy, the islands are politically gridlocked in struggle between its president and parliament.