An Empowered Middle East – Part II

Reduced violence in Iraq could allow the US a graceful exit and reduce antagonism with Iran
Humphrey Hawksley
January 14, 2008

Crimes Under Flags of Convenience

In a depressed shipping market, poor nations sell flags for criminal venture
Michael Richardson
May 19, 2003

Emergency for Pakistan – and the World

Musharraf, clinging to power, embitters the electorate and contributes to regional instability
Ahmed Rashid
November 12, 2007

Disowned by Mentor, Bin Laden Seeks New Pastures

As bin Laden seeks recruits from the marginalized in the West, a Saudi cleric blames him for Muslim suffering
Fawaz A. Gerges
September 19, 2007

The Fallout from the Iraq War

Some Arab intellectuals are happy, but many are bitter and confused
Barry Rubin
May 7, 2003

North Korea's Missile Trade Helps Fund Its Nuclear Program

Washington ponders how to choke off its exports
Bertil Lintner
May 5, 2003
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For Gulf States, Forging National Identity Trumps Regional Integration

The six member states struggle on regional security matters
Ellen Laipson
November 11, 2015

US Sail-By Rattles Beijing's Sovereignty Claims

The US views disputed areas of South China Sea as international waters and plans more excursions
Minnie Chan and Agencies
October 28, 2015

Islamic Group Blocked From Building “Britain's Biggest Mosque” in London

Strict sect opposes Muslim integration with non-Muslims
Andrew Gilligan
October 28, 2015

Russian Ships Near Data Cables Are Too Close for US Comfort

Familiar routes prevent accidents but also create vulnerabilities
David E. Sanger and Eric Schmitt
October 26, 2015

Climate Change Is a Threat to Global Security That Demands a Global Response

NATO monitors climate change as threat to borders
Neil Morisetti
October 16, 2015
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