Iraq War Fuels Global Jihad

US intervention infuriates even mainstream Muslims, giving Al Qaeda and other jihadists a boost
Fawaz A. Gerges
December 21, 2006

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

India: Emerging as Eastern or Western Power?

India can follow in the footsteps of Japan or China – or even forge its own path
Kishore Mahbubani
December 19, 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

Will Guns Fall Silent in South Asia?

End of civil war in Nepal could serve as model for a troubled region
Paula R. Newberg
December 5, 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

Climate Change Driving Brutal Winter?

Arctic melting could contribute to the jet stream’s wild and wavy behavior
Kirk Moore
February 25, 2015

Norway Muslims Encircle Synagogue to Support Jews

Most of the world expresses gratitude and cheers tolerance
Kjetil Malkenes Hovland
February 25, 2015

Foreign Recruits Are Islamic State’s Cannon Fodder

IS shows little trust of recruits and few are expected to survive
Eli Lake
February 24, 2015

Islamic State Militants Find a Foothold in Chaotic Libya

Well-publicized violence subdues the cities
Maggie Michael
February 20, 2015

China Expands Island Construction in Disputed South China Sea

One reef is three times closer to the Philippines than it is to China
Jeremy Page and Julian E. Barnes
February 20, 2015