China Island Hopping in the Indian Ocean
Across the region, China is building a “string of pearls” of military bases in order to contain India’s rise.
Karzai Balks at Terms of Taliban Reconciliation
Negotiations between the Taliban and the United States broke down after the Afghan president rejected the terms of a ceasefire.
Pakistani Military Trying to Push Zardari Out
The army says it isn’t preparing for a coup but would like to see the unpopular president leave the stage.
Escalating Sectarian Divide Threatens Post-American Iraq
As Iraq’s Shia consolidate power under Nouri al-Maliki, Sunnis may again revolt.
“Nuclear Submarine Should Be Sent to Falklands”
Britain’s former navy chief recommends the dispatch of a submarine to the South Atlantic.
Worst Case Scenario: A Second Korean War
Another war on the Korean Peninsula would draw in the United States and probably China.
Gingrich Likeliest to Attack Iran Among Republicans
The former House speaker is tougher on Iran than the other candidates.
Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki Increasingly Authoritarian
Iraq’s prime minister may be using sectarianism to sideline his opponents.
Labour Party’s Got Deeper Problems Than Miliband
Ed Miliband’s predicament is reflective of the Labour Party’s ideological divide.
The Kim is Dead, Long Live the Kim!
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il leaves his third and youngest son as heir apparent.
India Able to Offset Chinese Influence in Africa
India could team up with other BRIC nations or champion democracy and human rights in conjunction with the West.
Romney Says, Unlike Obama, He Understands Economy
Mitt Romney sharply criticizes President Barack Obama’s economic policy.
Belgian Government Takes Office, Credit Rating Cut
Moody’s calls Belgium’s creditworthiness into question.
There is No Political Solution to Europe’s Debt Crisis
Europe’s sovereign debt crisis isn’t coming to an end until its political class recognizes that a recession is unavoidable.
US Lawmakers Avoid Shutdown, Fight Over Taxes
The parties agreed to a measure that will keep the government funded through next year but still fight over taxes.