Is Iraq Becoming a New Vietnam? - Part Two

Not necessarily, but a three-pronged approach could prevent the rise of active resistance
Timothy Carney
July 16, 2003

Is Iraq Becoming a New Vietnam? - Part One

Danger lies in a new hybrid of terrorism and Vietnam-style guerilla warfare
Orville Schell
July 14, 2003

America's War on Terror Goes Awry in Pakistan

Rise of Taliban's allies threatens stability and quashes hope for democracy.
Ahmed Rashid
June 4, 2003

European Union’s Southern Drive

Expansion plan eyes 'southern mediterranean' states and Middle East
Shada Islam
May 30, 2003

Globalization's Challenge to Islam

How to create one Islamic community in a diverse world
Riaz Hassan
April 17, 2003

Disowned by Mentor, Bin Laden Seeks New Pastures

As bin Laden seeks recruits from the marginalized in the West, a Saudi cleric blames him for Muslim suffering
Fawaz A. Gerges
September 19, 2007

South Korea’s Park Faces Existential Question of Survival

Park’s term ends with 2017, and early resignation could shift policies on North Korea
Donald Kirk
November 18, 2016

Battle for Mosul: Why Troops Reaching ISIS Stronghold Is a Delicate Balance

Governance challenges won't vanish with the Islamic State's defeat
Matt Bradley
October 21, 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

Consumer Giants Court Muslims with Halal Face Creams, Shampoos

Labeling law in the world's fourth most populous country gives halal products a lift
Martinne Geller and Randy Fabi
September 15, 2016

The Battle of the Burkini

Anti-Muslim rhetoric is framed in the language of human rights
Ian Buruma
September 6, 2016