China-Pakistan: A Strategic Relationship in the Shadows

China wants to avoid criticism over its close security ties with troublesome Pakistan
Andrew Small
April 7, 2015

Iran Deal Reached, Struggle For Acceptance Begins

Permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany crawl in reaching agreement on Iran’s nuclear program
Dilip Hiro
April 2, 2015

Danger From the East: Bangladeshi Extremists Target India

Political turmoil in Bangladesh spurs poverty, marginalization, illegal immigration to India and extremism
Saroj Kumar Rath
March 26, 2015

North Korea Tactic: Discredit Reports of Human-Rights Abuses

In response to UN inquiry North Korea targets and discredits escapees and their tales of torture and abuses
Steven Borowiec
March 24, 2015

Countering the Islamic State Scourge

Sunni and Shia nations must unite to battle oppression and the Islamic State violence
Riaz Hassan
March 19, 2015

Divided Europe Mired in Crises

Europe seeks influence, yet fails to strengthen institutions to stabilize economic and regional security
Chris Miller
March 17, 2015