China’s Mounting Public Discontent
Will a Chinese “culture of excess” ultimately undermine a seemingly unshakable economic success story?
US Arming Persian Gulf States
Fearful of Iranian aggression in the region, the United States are preparing another round of Middle East arms sales.
Defense Spending Remains Difficult to Cut
For all Robert Gates’ efforts, Congress is still reluctant to reduce military spending.
India Racing Ahead of China
India may not be able to match China’s economic growth but can benefit immensely from adopting a “soft power” approach.
Ditch Nation Building and Go After Al Qaeda
As counterinsurgency in Afghanistan appears to be failing, one group recommends changing the war’s priorities.
Turkey’s New Place in the Middle East
Turkey may be more Islamic, but it is able to position itself as a regional arbiter because of it.
The Pragmatist
Obama’s greatest mistake is to be flexible when he shouldn’t but stand on principle when he can’t afford to.
Rethinking American Commitment to Taiwan
America has to reevaluate its relationship with Taiwan as China rises militarily.
John Boehner in the Spotlight
Democrats try to cast John Boehner as the face of the “same old” Republican Party.
Constitutional Reform Poll Divides Turkey
Turkey’s referendum on constitutional reform is bound to be interpreted as a test for Prime Minister Erdoğan’s conservative government.
India’s Woodrow Wislon
Admired abroad but unpopular at home, Manmohan Singh risks being remembered as something of a naive idealist.
Anti-Islamism as Impediment to Growth
Are Denmark’s strict immigration policies to blame for its recent lack of economic growth?
Hamas: “Pay Attention To Us”
In a strange and twisted way, Hamas’ latest terrorist attack on the West Bank may show a willingness to negotiate.
Clinton: World Needs US Leadership
“The United States can, must, and will lead in this new century,” according to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Does NATO Need a Crisis?
Can the alliance transform itself into an international police force or should it await the next chance to be useful?