Globalizing Insurgency in Somalia

Amid dire poverty and famine, Somali-insurgency al-Shabab conducts transnational recruitment
Christopher Anzalone
August 23, 2011

The Eurozone Fights for Survival – Part II

European nations that abandon the union would be pariahs in the financial markets
Joergen Oerstroem Moeller
August 18, 2011

Global Economy: Is Anybody in Control?

National leaders worldwide resist tackling job creation, growing imbalances and other economic crises
David Dapice
August 9, 2011

A Stalled Arab Spring

To change Middle East, disparate groups of protesters must coalesce around a shared vision
Dilip Hiro
August 4, 2011

A Global Laughingstock, US Politicking Threatens Economy

Unnecessary squabbling over debt raises questions on US leadership and exposes deeper problems
Philip Bowring
August 2, 2011

China’s North Korean Foreign Policy Decoded

To sway North Korea, China does what nations do – follow its own interests
Sunny Seong-hyon Lee
July 28, 2011

Is a Better World Possible Without US Military Force?

Restraint in foreign intervention does not lead to safer world
Shadi Hamid
October 24, 2016

Yemen Isn’t Just a Proxy War Between Saudi Arabia and Iran

The United Nations has announced a 72-hour ceasefire
Laura Kasinof
October 18, 2016

Thai King's Death Adds to Uncertainty About Obama's Faltering Asia Pivot

Since 1946, the king supported strong US-Thai relations
David Brunnstrom
October 14, 2016

US to Russia: Stop Aleppo Assault or Syria Talks End

Russia and Syria are accused of committing war crimes
September 30, 2016

Congress Overrides Obama on Bill Allowing 9/11 Lawsuits Against Saudi Arabia

US officials anticipate unintended consequences
Joe Gould
September 30, 2016