Congress Warns Obama About Limited War Power
The Republican warns that the president’s authority to wage war in Libya is running out of time.
The Future of the UN Trusteeship Council
Is a body designed to shepherd former colonies to independence still useful in an era of sovereign nation states? Possibly.
Could the Harrier Have Made a Difference?
Britain’s First Sea Lord argues that a carrier would have made the Libyan mission more effective. Chris Revell is skeptical.
Republicans Skeptical of Libyan Involvement
American conservatives are divided on the merits of their country’s military involvement in North Africa.
The Cost of War That a Superpower Will Bear
America’s fiscal problems are far greater than anything a military cutback can solve.
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.
Turkish Ruling Party Expects Election Win
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can count on another landslide victory.
Obama Undermines British Claims in Falklands
American support for Argentina in the Falklands dispute makes no sense.
The Ants and the Grasshoppers
Strategic ambiguity from great powers compels middle powers to seize the initiative.
Electricity Costs Rising in the United Kingdom
As coal and nuclear face scrutiny for environmental reasons, Britain becomes more dependent on natural gas, driving up the price.
Gates Criticizes European Defense Ineptitude
The outgoing defense secretary urges European NATO allies to boost their military prowess.
Is the World System Changing?
Could the wars and unrest in the Middle East herald a shift in the international order?
Malthusianism for the Twenty-First Century
As the world once again faces its “limits to growth,” calls for population controls resurface.
OPEC Fails to Compromise on Production Rate
Saudi Arabia fails to convince other oil exporting nations to boost output.
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.