American Special Forces in Pakistan: Back to the Future?

Encouraged by Iraqi experience, the US is poised to get more involved in Pakistan
Paula R. Newberg
November 21, 2007

Nuclear Confrontations with North Korea

Lessons of the 1994 crisis for today
William Perry
May 28, 2003

Who Gains When the Dollar Sinks?

US consumers and companies may lose first; other global players stuck with the greenback will soon follow
Scott B. MacDonald
November 27, 2007

Crisis and Response – Part I

Applying the UN responsibility-to-protect doctrine too broadly, to natural disasters, could do more harm than good
Ramesh Thakur
May 19, 2008

China's Mediation Backfires on North Korea

Pyongyang's nuclear weapon claim moves the country closer to the brink
Nayan Chanda
April 28, 2003

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

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