Obama: Enough with Counterinsurgency
The president expresses his reservations about the counterinsurgency strategy.
Daniel DePetris
France Calls for Middle East Peace Conference
American support for a French Middle East conference may dissuade the Palestinians from seeking recognition of statehood at the UN.
The Dangerous Course of Journalism in Pakistan
The disappearance and killing of an Asia Times reporter represents everything wrong about the current state of affairs in Pakistan.
Saleh’s Injury, a Wake-Up Call for the West
The Yemeni president’s near death experience should push the United States to change its policy in the small Arabian country.
Obama’s New Man in the Military
President Obama bypasses his most trusted military advisor for Martin Dempsey to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Egypt Lifts the Gaza Siege
Egypt’s military leaders open up the Gaza border, providing relief to millions of trapped Palestinians.
Obama’s Address to the Arab World
The president has strong words for Bahrain, Israel and Syria in his second major address to the Muslim world.
An Expanded Gulf Cooperation Council
Nervous about their futures, Gulf Arab rulers look to Jordan and Morocco to boost Sunni power in the Middle East.
Violence Hits Israel’s Borders
Clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian demonstrators result in twelve dead and a two-state solution still far off.
The West Still Needs Pakistan
As long as American forces are fighting in Afghanistan, Pakistan has to be part of the formula.
Shia Militias Making a Comeback in Iraq
April has been the deadliest month for American forces since November 2009, but it’s unclear why sectarian violence flared up.
The Long Arm of American Military Power
Osama bin Laden’s death shows that the United States still possess the world’s most capable military force.
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.
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.