South Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Temptation

Alarmed by the US in decline, South Korean hardliners push for nuclear-weapon development
Lee Byong-Chul
October 14, 2011

Emerging Democracies Coy on Denouncing Syrian Repression

Focused on their own security, India, Brazil, South Africa hesitate to promote democracy elsewhere
Christophe Jaffrelot
October 10, 2011

Pakistan Seeks Control of Its Afghanistan Endgame

Using the strategic arm of the Taliban, Pakistan hastens US exit
Bruce Riedel
September 30, 2011

Unraveling China’s “String of Pearls”

Chinese-built ports in Gwadar, Colombo or Chittagong have commercial value, but pose no threat
Ashley S. Townshend
September 16, 2011

The US Public Wants Disengagement

Tired of war and debt crises, US voters seek time-out on foreign affairs
Bruce Stokes
September 14, 2011

The World After 9/11 – Part II

Reaching beyond its home base in Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba strives for global jihad
Stephen Tankel
September 8, 2011