Promises, Promises: Will the G-20 Haunt or Help Obama Later On?

Global connections mean balancing the interests of foreign and domestic allies
Steven R. Weisman
September 30, 2009

Obama’s Missile Defense Change Shows Different Targets

Will the scrapped missile defense base soothe or incite Russia while defending against Iranian threat?
Tomas Valasek
September 21, 2009

Obama's Trade Policy Taking Shape – Part II

Once favored Free Trade Agreements need to be set aside to push for more promising Doha Round
Bernard K. Gordon
September 16, 2009

Will Japan Finally Get a Cabinet That Makes Policy?

With bureaucrats relegated to the background, the Democratic Party may reorient Japan
Karel van Wolferen
September 10, 2009

New Configuration of Obama’s Asia – Part I

With new concerns emerging, the thrill is gone from Indo-US relations
Harsh V. Pant
July 21, 2009

Obama’s Middle East Challenge – Part I

Obama wows the Arab world by breaking new ground on the Israel-Palestine question
Fawaz A. Gerges
June 16, 2009

Saudi Arabia Forms Muslim Anti-Terror Coalition

Analysts warn the new coalition, lacking Shia support, could add to sectarian tensions
Ahmed Al Omran and Asa Fitch
December 16, 2015

How Fear Won the GOP Debate

The fifth debate prioritized terrorism yet offered few practical strategies
Michael Grunwald
December 16, 2015

The World Reacts to Candidate’s Proposed Ban on Muslims Entering US

Global observers trust Americans to push back hard against angry rhetoric on religion
Annie Gowen
December 8, 2015

Why Would Turkey Shoot Down a Russian Plane?

Nations dropping bombs on Syria share goal to defeat ISIS, but do not agree on targets
Greg Myre
November 25, 2015

APEC Leaders Silent on South China Sea

Fast settlement of claims could allow Asia Pacific leaders to focus on other pressing issues
Trefor Moss
November 19, 2015