Spies Are Us: Interest in Arabic Soars

American and European Arabists look for lucrative spy opportunities in the Middle East
Benjamin Sutherland
January 19, 2005

New Bush Policy Not to Affect Ties with Pakistan

Facing criticism for inauguration speech, Bush administration tries to soothe non-democratic allies' fears
Anwar Iqbal
January 24, 2005

Fried Rice

America’s commitment to stability in South Asia is vague at best
M.J. Akbar
January 23, 2005

Post-election America Is a Deeply Divided Nation

A Pew survey finds Americans hold sharply differing views about the war in Iraq and the best way to combat terrorism
January 24, 2005

Russia Faces Foreign Policy Debate for 2005

Experts ponder the options for revitalizing Russia's waning regional and international standing
Igor Torbakov
January 18, 2005