Losing the War on Terror

Extremists fine tune their tactics, short-circuiting technology and promoting fear
Ahmed Rashid
September 11, 2006

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: How Inevitable Is an Islamist Future?

Democratic elections may be the new route to power
Cameron Brown
August 15, 2006

No More Chinese Whispers

When it comes to military spending, the Chinese grow weary of the US mantra, “Do as I say, not as I do”
James McGregor
September 12, 2006

UN Inspectors Dispute Iran Report by House Panel

A US report exaggerates the Iranian nuclear threat, and one observer suggests “This is like pre-war Iraq all over again”
Dafna Linzer
September 14, 2006

Muslims Lash Out at Pope's Remarks

Rather than soothe the human spirit, religious leaders stir international conflict
Tracy Wilkinson
September 15, 2006