End Game in Sri Lanka

Global factors bring long civil war to a close, but only reconciliation can end an extremist ideology
Harsh V. Pant
February 23, 2009

China Reluctant to Lead

Unless Beijing assumes its global responsibility, the US will be left to act alone
Orville Schell
March 11, 2009

The Gordian Knot of Gaza

Solution to Israeli-Palestinian issue must combine aspirations of the Arab citizens with regional interest
Tamara Cofman Wittes
March 6, 2009

A Dangerous Void in Pakistan

As the US plans to send more troops to Afghanistan, the country next door seems rudderless
Ahmed Rashid
March 4, 2009

Is Protectionism Unavoidable?

Political compulsion could overcome economic prudence but coordination among countries may limit damage
Jeffrey E. Garten
February 6, 2009

At Last, Justice Comes to Cambodia

Cold War politics overlooked genocide and other atrocities
Benny Widyono
February 13, 2009

A Bloodied Kingdom

The latest terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia have left at least 17 people dead, most of them Arabs
November 10, 2003

The Reformers Must Always Go

Poland's former prime minister talks about German-Polish relations and EU enlargement
Kristina Merkner
November 7, 2003

Fundamental Failures

South Africa's instability affects not only its citizens but the entire region as well
Merle Lipton
July 23, 2008

Another American Casualty: Credibility

The US has lost the world’s trust
Zbigniew Brzezinski
November 9, 2003

China Sends Man Into Orbit, Entering U.S.-Russian Club

Successful landing could bring huge political boost to Chinese Communist Party
Jim Yardley
October 15, 2003