Yemen’s Saleh Granted Pass for Suspected Crimes
Whether Ali Abdullah Saleh’s departure will benefit Yemen is still an open question.
Daniel DePetris
Al Qaeda’s Yemeni Outfit Grabbing More Land
The terrorist network’s regional affiliate in Yemen is now only one hundred miles away from the capital.
Protecting the Integrity of American Troops in Afghanistan
Rare acts of outrageous behavior cannot stain the reputation of all fighting men.
Taliban Talks Could Hurt Obama’s Reelection Chances
Domestic American politics will probably frustrate attempts to bring the war in Afghanistan to a negotiated end.
Libyan Interim Government Urges Militias to Disband
Encouraging former revolutionaries to join the interim government could restore stability.
Pentagon Study Says NATO Messed Up
An internal Defense Department study reveals that NATO had a role in the death of twenty-four Pakistani soldiers.
Arab Monitors Begin Their Mission in Syria
Inspectors from the Arab League arrive to see if President Assad is keeping his word to end the violence.
Is Pakistan Talking With the Pakistani Taliban?
Despite failed negotiations in the past, the Pakistani government may be trying to talk with the insurgents again.
Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki Increasingly Authoritarian
Iraq’s prime minister may be using sectarianism to sideline his opponents.
Egypt’s Generals Shun Democracy Again
The military council ruling Egypt moves to appoint its own members to a committee that will rewrite the nation’s constitution.
Syria’s Assad Could Lose Key Ally in Hamas
Hamas, long dependent on Syria for a steady supply of weapons, may be moving its personnel out of Damascus.
The World Commits to Afghanistan in Bonn
NATO countries reiterate the importance of stability in Afghanistan. Will money and support be enough?
American-Iraqi Strategic Partnership Emerging
Vice President Joe Biden spends three days in Iraq to instill confidence in its leadership.
The Arab League Uses the Hammer on Syria
The members of the Arab League are standing up against one of their own.
Fatah, Hamas Agree to Hold Palestinian Elections
The two Palestinian factions, long intent on destroying one another, have agreed to cooperate for the time being.