Pakistan Tensions Jeopardize Afghan Strategy
The latest political tensions in Pakistan, which could see key members of government ousted, threaten to unravel President Obama's Afghan strategy before it even has the chance to take root.
US Foreign Policy in the Shadow of the Arab Spring
There is no policy silver bullet that can deal with the wave of anti-US protests sweeping the Muslim world.
Editorial: Morsi the Pragmatist?
The August 5th ambush of 16 Egyptian troops in Sinai may prove to be a litmus test for Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi.
OSCE Shows Eurasian Realignment
Recent talks held at the Ak-Bulak resort near Almaty lay the ground for a shift towards the integration of Eurasia into a broader system of security governance and the re-ordering of priorities of the region’s States.
Analysis: Maliki Declares Independence
Just hours before an official end to US combat operations in Iraq, President Nouri Maliki used a major speech to declare that Iraq is now independent and its security forces are up to the task of keeping order.
Analysis: The Fall of Kunduz
A city held by US-trained troops falls to terrorists – the nightmare scenario for US planners is being repeated, though this time in Afghanistan.
Europe’s New Normal Edges Finland and Sweden Closer to NATO
Unconfirmed sightings of Russian subs and newly assertive Russian air power is causing some Scandinavian states to re-think NATO membership.
Will Foreign Buyers Sour on US Debt?
Will foreign buyers like China and Japan step in to finance Washington’s latest deficit spending binge?
ISIS under Pressure on Multiple Fronts
The Islamic State is shrinking on both its western and eastern frontier.
Map: Boko Haram in Nigeria (02/17/15)
The past week has seen a few notable attacks by Boko Haram outside Borno state, as well as two Nigerian military victories.