The Taliban’s New Secret Weapon: Philanthropy and Islamic Education
A distinct culture, different from the mainstream "Thai" culture is being nurtured in the relaxed air of Thailand's religious freedom.
Jettisoning Aung San Suu Kyi Will Be a Mistake for India
New Delhi risks sacrificing long-term democratic stability in the northeast with its short-sighted appeasement of Myanmar’s Tatmadaw.
Protests Put Panama’s First Quantum Minerals Copper Project in Doubt
The Panamanian government has called a referendum to decide the fate of a contentious copper mining project, in what is now being viewed as a major victory for activists across the region.
Cuba’s Intelligence Masterstroke in Venezuela
The many accomplishments of Cuban intelligence in Venezuela stand as an instructive example of how a smaller agency can punch far above its weight.
Backgrounder: Brazil Elections 2018
With a divided presidential field, anything can happen in Brazil’s upcoming presidential elections – and that’s what has investors worried.
US Bank Bailouts
The recent collapse of investment bank Bear Stearns, the lack of market liquidity and the sub prime mortgage crisis are all representative of more fundamental flaws in the financial system and American economy.
Pakistan’s Murky Future
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf’s decision to resign rather than face impeachment by parliament will have both domestic and international implications: a political power vacuum for a fractious Pakistan, and the loss of a once indispensible ally in the “war on terror” for the US.
US and Pakistan in Low-Level War
For the first time since the beginning of the ‘War on Terror’, American and Pakistani forces have exchanged fire.
Islamic State Online: Jihadist Propaganda 2.0
Islamic State has a deep and sophisticated internet presence unlike any of the jihadist groups that came before it.
How Much Equipment Did the US Military Just Forfeit in Afghanistan?
Billions of dollars’ worth of US weapons and equipment have fallen into Taliban hands, making the new regime a military force in the region from day one.