Democratic Resurgence in Washington Is No Cause for Celebration

It remains to be seen if US foreign policy reflects the rebuke delivered by US voters
November 9, 2006

Al Qaeda's Far-Reaching New Partner

Regional terrorist groups abandon local causes and consolidate into global force
Craig Whitlock
October 5, 2006

Can You Tell a Sunni From a Shiite?

US officials in charge of counterterrorism display ignorance about history of Islam and the nature of the conflict in Iraq
Jeff Stein
October 26, 2006

Coal Makes a Comeback

Economic powers cannot resist a cheap and abundant source of energy
Sebastian Ramspeck
October 9, 2006

Horn of Africa Braces for Violence in Wake of Somalia's Failed Peace Talks

Islamist fighters converge on the region
Alisha Ryu
November 3, 2006
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