US-South Korean Free-Trade Agreement: The Cost of Failure

US influence over major emerging markets has diminished
Bruce Stokes
January 9, 2007

America’s China Worries – Part I

The Chinese anti-satellite weapon test is a challenge, but the US would be better off not overreacting
Joan Johnson-Freese
February 6, 2007

The Axis of Irony

President Bush's Iraq policy means more than meets the eye
Strobe Talbott
November 26, 2002

Is Southeast Asia Becoming China’s Playpen?

As China gains strategic advantage in Southeast Asia, the region seeks balance
Sheng Lijun
January 11, 2007

Legacy of a Terrorist

Even after capture, a terrorist can rely on global networks to inspire others
William O'Malley
January 16, 2007

Iraq War Fuels Global Jihad

US intervention infuriates even mainstream Muslims, giving Al Qaeda and other jihadists a boost
Fawaz A. Gerges
December 21, 2006

Personal Privacy Is Only One of the Costs of NSA Surveillance

Spying undermines global trust in US products
Kim Zitter
July 30, 2014

America Is Two Different Political Countries These Days

Liberals and conservatives view one another as dangerous
Chris Cillizza
July 29, 2014

Crises Cascade and Converge, Testing Obama

Critics advice? More tough talk, weapons or “equipment” for one side or the other
Peter Baker
July 23, 2014

A Justified Extension for Iran Nuclear Talks, But Hard Choices Ahead

Trade-offs are required; success is far from assured
Robert Einhorn
July 21, 2014