Al Qaeda’s Civil War Strategy in Yemen
Hoping to stir a civil war between Shiites and Sunnis, terrorists in Yemen seem to be repeating the Iraq scenario.
Chengdu J-20: China’s First Stealth Fighter
Beijing now possesses a fifth generation fighter, making it the third country in the world to join the stealth club.
India’s Strategic Doctrine of Lapse
Balaji Chandramohan believes that India’s military strategy is insufficient and ill prepared for the eventuality of a two front war.
European States Seize Pension Funds
From France to Hungary to Ireland, European governments plunder private retirement savings.
An Unlikely Alliance in the Levant
The discovery of an Israeli espionage device in the mountains of Beirut brings Hezbollah and the Lebanese government closer together.
China Will Grow Up as it Grows Old, Fast
China’s aging population will impede its economic expansion before long.
Republicans Agree to New START with Russia
After several months of procrastinating, Republicans in the United States Senate voted to enact the New START treaty with Russia.
The Afghan Surge, One Year Later
The Obama Administration’s latest review of the war is a political case to the American people for continuing the strategy.
Wen Extends Support to Embattled Pakistan
The Chinese premier received a warm welcome in Pakistan. He is one of the few friends the country has left.
Senate Still Pondering START Ratification
Republicans are still unsure whether to ratify a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia.
Sanctuaries Hamper Progress in Afghanistan
Experts respond to the administration’s war review. Vice President Joe Biden promises withdrawal no matter what.
Japan Identifies China as Primary Threat
Japan moves forces from defending against a Soviet invasion to monitoring today’s communist superpower.
Gains in Afghanistan “Fragile and Reversible”
Progress in Afghanistan can be undermined as long as safe havens exist for insurgents across the border in Pakistan.
India is Complex Partner for Chinese Premier
As Premier Wen Jiabao visits Pakistan after India, it is not difficult to understand China’s intentions in South Asia.
Peace Talks Collapsed Because of Jordan
New details from Newsweek over the weekend get to the heart of why direct peace talks collapsed after three meetings.