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.
Why Libya Matters
It can and will get worse if Europe and its international partners choose to stand idle, because there can be no long-lasting stability in North Africa unless Libya is brought under control.
Grim Prospects for Turkey-Saudi Relations
As is often the case in the Middle East, third-party bilateral relationships are driving Turkey and Saudi Arabia further apart.
Guantanamo’s ‘more evil twin’?
While Obama concentrates on closing Guantanamo, rights activists say the U.S.-run prison at Bagram continues to operate 'in the shadows'.
The ‘Somalization’ of Post-Qadhafi Libya
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Alessandro Bruno argues that the armed militias and weak state institutions of Libya are beginning to resemble the longstanding anarchy of Somalia.
Malaysia and Thailand: Desperately Seeking Success in the Thai Deep South
Here's what's on the line for the Thai and Malaysian governments in new negotiations over the insurgency in Thailand's southern region.
Reporting on North Korea: The Quest for Credibility
Inaccuracy and exaggeration pervade most media coverage on North Korea. What can one do? Go straight to the experts.
Turkish Troops Aim to Counter Kurds, Not Islamic State
The Turkish government is considering deploying troops to create a “buffer zone” along its southern border with Syria, and it is clear that the intended target of such a move would be the Syrian Kurds, not Islamic State.
An October Surprise in Japan Elections?
In calling for early elections, Shinzo Abe may have sealed his own political fate.
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Assume ISIS’ Mantle in the Philippines’ Troubled South
An ISIS-linked extremist group is threatening the peace process in the Philippines’ restive Mindanao region.