World Anxious as Iran Inches Toward Nuclear Bomb

The global community plots counter measures as the IAEA confirms Iran’s nuclear weapon plans
Leonard S. Spector
November 14, 2011

“Playing Baseball Without a Bat”

An interview with Thomas L. Friedman on his book ‘That Used To Be Us’ and global issues
Thomas. L. Friedman
November 9, 2011

Wary of China, Its Southern Neighbors Court India

Vietnam and Burma’s opening towards India dovetails with India’s Look East Policy
Harsh V. Pant
October 28, 2011

South Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Temptation

Alarmed by the US in decline, South Korean hardliners push for nuclear-weapon development
Lee Byong-Chul
October 14, 2011

Emerging Democracies Coy on Denouncing Syrian Repression

Focused on their own security, India, Brazil, South Africa hesitate to promote democracy elsewhere
Christophe Jaffrelot
October 10, 2011

Pakistan Seeks Control of Its Afghanistan Endgame

Using the strategic arm of the Taliban, Pakistan hastens US exit
Bruce Riedel
September 30, 2011

A Europe of Merkel and Fillon?

Elections could further strengthen ties between two neighboring powerhouses
Camille Pecastaing
December 6, 2016

Syrian Rebels in Secret Talks With Moscow to End Aleppo Fighting

Such talks, if underway, sideline the United States
Erika Solomon and Geoff Dyer
December 2, 2016

League of Nationalists

Leaders talk tough about outsiders, but the controls could spread throughout society
November 25, 2016

Is A Trump Presidency Really a Big Win for Putin?

Unpredictability could pose problems for Russia
Reid Standish
November 24, 2016

Donald Trump and the Coming Test of International Order

International order rests on alliances, an open global economy, and liberal institutions
Uri Friedman
November 21, 2016