Obama’s Syrian Conundrum
The United States struggle to come up with a way to hurt Assad.
Daniel DePetris
The Drone Résumé Expands
The United States deploy drone aircraft in Libya in order to tilt the military balance in the rebels’ favor.
McChrystal Reincarnated
An Inspector General Report debunks a controversial Rolling Stone article about NATO’s former commander in Afghanistan.
Iraq’s Maliki Faces Security Dilemma
The Iraqi prime minister must decide whether to ask American troops to stay or risk going it alone.
Egyptians Smile at Mubarak’s Arrest
The detention of the Mubarak family is not only a legal move but a political act of the military’s.
UN Report: Palestinians Ready for Statehood
According to a recent United Nations study, Palestinians are quite capable of administering their own affairs.
The Goldstone Report, Two Years Later
Richard Goldstone retracts a central claim of his UN report but Israel and Hamas remain responsible for investigating war crimes.
Yemen’s Saleh Following in Mubarak’s Footsteps
Yemen’s president may not have the same persona as Hosni Mubarak, but his career is winding down the same road.
Egyptian Democracy Activists Growing Impatient
Mubarak may be gone but Egyptian protesters are complaining that the same tactics are used against them.
The Temptation of Another Intervention
Even if the suppression of protests in Syria is ruthless, America cannot afford to turn it into another Libya.
Old Wounds in the Persian Gulf
While the world is focused on Libya, a potentially far more dangerous situation is unfolding in the kingdom of Bahrain.
Forestalling Another Civil War in Yemen
The United States may use their contacts with both the government and the opposition in Yemen to avert a crisis.
Many Uncertainties About Libyan Intervention
While military operations over Libya have begun, many questions about the campaign are still waiting to be answered.
The Difficulties of Intervening in Libya
No one wants to see Muammar Gaddafi retain his throne, but forcing his hand could be much worse.
Murder in the West Bank
A horrific crime in the West Bank rehashes old wounds between the Israeli and Palestinian communities.