New Bush Policy Not to Affect Ties with Pakistan

Facing criticism for inauguration speech, Bush administration tries to soothe non-democratic allies' fears
Anwar Iqbal
January 24, 2005

Fried Rice

America’s commitment to stability in South Asia is vague at best
M.J. Akbar
January 23, 2005

Post-election America Is a Deeply Divided Nation

A Pew survey finds Americans hold sharply differing views about the war in Iraq and the best way to combat terrorism
January 24, 2005

US Resolution Reveals Distrust of China, EU

Critics view new legislation, which calls for maintenance the EU arms embargo, as third-party meddling
February 4, 2005

Israel, Palestinians Close to Agreement to Reduce Violence

US Secretary of State's first trip to the Middle East focuses on "hard decisions" for Israel and Palestine
Robin Wright
February 7, 2005