US Warships Steam Toward Yellow Sea
The American carrier strike group on forward deployment in Japan heads for the Korean Peninsula.
Ireland Announces Billions in Spending Cuts
In order to secure an international bailout, the Irish plan a combination of spending cuts and tax hikes.
The Upcoming Iran Meeting of December 5
Western powers and Iran agree to talk on December 5. But what topics will be up for discussion remains unclear.
North Korean Attack Forces China’s Hand
North Korea’s shelling of a South Korean island is putting further pressure on Beijing to disavow its communist ally.
Radical Islamism on the Rise in Tatarstan?
Even if Tatarstan would appear to be islamizing, Russian authorities in the region shouldn’t worry about radicalism, argues Dmitry Gorenburg.
Al Qaeda Terrorist Convicted in New York
An Al Qaeda operative is convicted on one count but acquitted of all other charges.
Clinton Boasts NATO Support for Obama Policy
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed NATO’s “vote of confidence” in the administration’s foreign policy on the Sunday morning shows.
Mullen Predicts “Difficult Year” in Afghanistan
America’s chief military officer talked about Afghanistan and the end of American involvement in the war on Sunday morning.
Clinton, Gates Urge Senate to Ratify START
According to both secretaries, American national security “depends” on the new treaty with Russia.
How Turkey Could Ruin the Missile Shield
Now Obama has finally assured Moscow that the European missile shield isn’t aimed at them, Turkey threatens to spoil everything.
NATO Leaders Look Beyond Afghanistan
The North Atlantic allies meet in Lisbon this week to discuss their future role in Afghanistan.
Lieberman Finds Strange Parallels He Can’t Explain
The historian of Southeast Asia sees patterns across Eurasia, but can’t really explain them.
Obama’s New Deal To Israel
Israel gets $3 billion in fighter planes, while Washington gets ninety days to make something happen in the peace process.
Ireland Renews Fears of European Debt Crisis
As different countries in the eurozone struggle, pressure on Ireland to accept a bailout is mounting.
Can Sarkozy Save His Presidency Next Year?
Successes abroad could bolster the French president’s reelection chances in 2012.