Israeli-Turkish Relations Deteriorate Despite UN Study
Once allies, the nations are at each other’s throats after an international report shared the blame for the flotilla raid.
Daniel DePetris
Central Terrorist Leader Killed in Pakistan
A key philosophical and operational commander of Al Qaeda is tracked and killed by American intelligence.
Steps Toward “Real” Freedom for Libya
If Libya’s transitional council wants to build on its successes, here are some immediate steps that it can to take.
Yemen’s Saleh Wants to Come Back Home
The embattled Yemeni president pledges to return to his country soon.
Beware Gaddafi’s Tripoli
Libya’s rebels have encircled Gaddafi’s last sanctuary but actually taking Tripoli will be a whole other manner.
Egypt Invades Itself: Unrest in Sinai
The Egyptian army sends troops into Sinai after an outbreak of religious unrest.
Syrian President Doubling Down
Bashar al-Assad seems determined to kill his way to a resolution.
Silence in the Kingdom
The Saudi government debates an anti-terrorism law that would give security forces broad detention powers.
The Way Out of Libya
Turkey and South Africa need to push on their talks with Gaddafi in order to end the violence in Libya.
A Sectarian Cloud Looms Over Syria
Are Sunnis and Alawis turning against each other and is the Syrian government to blame?
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 Karzai Brother Killed
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has lost a brother and NATO has lost an intelligence source.
The Durand Line of Fire
Islamic militants are using eastern Afghanistan as shelter while plotting their attacks against the Pakistani state.
Robert Gates’ Farewell Message
The former defense secretary leaves one last message on his way out of the Pentagon.
Assad Speaks to Syrian People and Turkey
The Syrian president’s speech was an attempt to rehash ties with his Turkish neighbor.