US-Russia Relations Saved for Now

Left unattended, the papered-over democracy divide will not sustain cooperation on anti-terror and other fronts
Dmitry V. Suslov
February 28, 2005

Japan Dips its Toe in the Taiwan Strait

A more assertive stance by Washington and Tokyo may signal a changing US approach to China
Wenran Jiang
March 2, 2005

The Beirut Blast Shakes the Middle East

The pent-up Lebanese anger against Syria could reshape the Middle East and its ties with the West
Rami G. Khouri
February 18, 2005

Iraqi Elections: Not Yet Historic

Only hard work by the elected assembly and occupation forces can transform the vote into a truly historic event
Rami G. Khouri
February 2, 2005

UN Remains Critical In Post-War Iraq

Despite international skepticism, the United Nations will play an important role in rebuilding the war-torn country
Shashi Tharoor
November 19, 2004

Walking on Eggshells in Tehran

Given the depth of mutual distrust, the US and Europe must work hard with Iran to prevent a nuclear breakout
George Perkovich
November 22, 2004

Obama’s Disciplined Leadership Is Right for Today

Force can cause more problems than it solves
Fareed Zakaria
June 13, 2014

Severity of Crisis in Maghreb/Sahel Regions Intensifies: MEA-Risk

Security risks are contagious in North Africa
Arezki Daoud
June 12, 2014

Boko Haram Beyond Nigeria: Girls' Education Under Threat

Globe should be wary about any attacks on education
Bina Shah
June 11, 2014

Let Colombia End Its Civil War

Preliminary agreement on illicit drugs is reached; deal not final
Washington Office on Latin America
June 5, 2014

Why Pope Francis’s Peace Plan Won't Pay Off

Can the Vatican prevail where Washington has failed?
Benny Avni
May 29, 2014