Indo-American Relations Unlikely to Improve Before Afghan War’s End
The Americans’ willingness to negotiate with the Taliban alarms policymakers in New Delhi.
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Press Confused by Obama’s Middle East Priorities
Newspapers wonder why the president still bothers with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Cutting American Aid for Egypt’s Military Shortsighted
The United States have no reason to make life harder for Egypt’s generals now they’re in control again.
American Army Chief Suggests Egypt Aid Could Be Cut
General Martin Dempsey warns that the Egyptian army’s coup will have “consequences”.
Egypt Crisis Draws America’s Attention to Middle East Once Again
The administration urges Egypt’s president to form a more inclusive government.
The Price of Withdrawal from Afghanistan
If the security transition to national authorities fails, Afghanistan’s women have the most to lose.
Obama’s Second-Term Priorities Are Not Public’s
Whereas Americans care about jobs, their president is working on climate change and gun control.
Breakdown in Afghan Security, Taliban Peace Talks Predictable
While the United States are concerned about the war, Afghans, including the Taliban, look toward the peace.
Kyrgyzstan Demands Americans Vacate Air Base Next Year
The Central Asian country ends the United States’ lease on a transit center that is critical to the Afghan war effort.
Fewer Nuclear Weapons Might Not Make America Safer
There is no proof that further nuclear weapons reductions will make America safer.
Is Obama’s Syria Policy Secretly Realist?
By arming the rebels, the president forces Hezbollah and Iran to commit more resources to the war.
Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Was Excuse to Arm Syria’s Rebels
The decision to send American weapons into Syria was made weeks ago.
America’s Deficit Falls, Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Remain
A shrinking deficit seems to have affected lawmakers’ sense of urgency. But a problem remains.
Brzezinski Laments “Chaotic” American Policy in Syria
The former national security advisor says America’s response to the Syrian crisis is guided by “emotion.”
Obama to Consider Deeper Involvement in Syria’s Civil War
The president meets with senior national security officials to discuss his options in Syria.