Washington’s Iraq Dilemma: Dialogue with Syria Could Serve Bigger Purpose

The US could use interests of the Bashar regime to deliver change throughout the broader Middle East
Matthew Lee
December 14, 2006

Washington’s Iraq Dilemma: Why Engaging Iran Is a Good Idea

While no silver bullet, dialogue could help expose Iran’s weaknesses
George Perkovich
December 12, 2006

Pyongyang: Let’s Talk, But Change the Subject

Nuclear North Korea returns to the negotiating table in the hope of consolidating its gain through bipartite talks with the US
Nayan Chanda
November 7, 2006

Viewed From Chinese Border, North Korea Is More Curiosity Than Threat

Confident in their government’s ability to control an old ally, the Chinese remain unruffled about North Korea’s nuclear program
Lauren Keane
November 9, 2006

North Korea’s Nuclear Gamble

The nuclear test challenges South Korea and Japan and shakes the US-dominated Asian security
Shim Jae Hoon
October 10, 2006

China Gets Tough With North Korea

By siding with the US in sanctioning North Korea, China improves relations with Japan and consolidates its regional power
Susan L. Shirk
October 26, 2006

Pyongyang Derides US Treaty Offer

North Korea seeks more than a 'security guarantee'
October 22, 2003

Indian Poise

Regional stability in Asia requires fair distribution of energy for all
July 24, 2008

What Does America Mean by Democracy in Iraq?

A weekly review of Arab press commentary
Salamander Davoudi
November 7, 2003

Safe Landing

By reaching an agreement with the IAEA, Iran has foiled the American plot to set the Tehran regime up for a fall
Mostafa Al-Labbad
October 31, 2003

Der Speigel: Israel Preparing Strike to Take Out Iranian Nuclear Sites

Pressure builds on Tehran to allow in UN inspectors
Ellis Shuman
October 12, 2003