Foreign Policy Challenges for the New US President – Part II

While diplomats wrangle, demographics could settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for good
Joseph Chamie
November 3, 2008

The World Looks to Obama – Part II

The Chinese cheer the Democratic victor with a wary eye on his trade policy
Mary Kay Magistad
November 7, 2008

Saddam in Custody Offers New Opportunity

But Washington has to soften its stance on Iraq contracts to win over its European critics
Shada Islam
December 17, 2003

Chinese Chess in Space

New US manned space program should include China as a partner
Joan Johnson-Freese
January 13, 2004

Follow the Leader on Iraqi Debt

If Washington wants cooperation from others, US should assume some of Iraq's external debt
Timothy W. Guinnane
January 15, 2004

Economic Crisis Could Push Reform in China

China can stimulate the economy by diffusing the wealth effect, promoting private ownership and entrepreneurship
Zhiwu Chen
November 12, 2008

No Shift in Iran's Nuclear Behavior, Despite Sanctions

Sanctions may have strengthened leaders' resolve
Joby Warrick, Anne Gearan
March 21, 2013

EU Fails to Speak With One Voice on Syria

Polarization dulls EU influence
Joshua Chaffin
March 19, 2013

Growing Divide in Saudi Arabia Between Rulers, Ruled

Crackdown on criticism triggers resistance
Karen Elliott House
March 15, 2013

The Financial Crash Will Not Bring About “Globalization on Steroids”

Global recession triggers international tensions, not cooperation
Joshua Kurlantzick
March 11, 2013

Kim Blows Up Again

Tensions run high; new leaders add to risks of miscalculations near the Korean Peninsula
March 8, 2013