Iraqi Elections: Not Yet Historic

Only hard work by the elected assembly and occupation forces can transform the vote into a truly historic event
Rami G. Khouri
February 2, 2005

UN Remains Critical In Post-War Iraq

Despite international skepticism, the United Nations will play an important role in rebuilding the war-torn country
Shashi Tharoor
November 19, 2004

A Thaw in South Asia? – Part I

A confluence of international and domestic pressures may finally be pushing India and Pakistan towards a compromise
Michael Krepon
December 23, 2004

Learning the Hard Way in Kosovo

The struggling UN mission in the Balkans holds lessons for future peacekeeping operations
Alkman Granitsas
December 9, 2004

Taiwan Averts a Crisis

The Opposition victory in the legislature slows the move towards independence, but tension remains
Jonathan Fenby
December 13, 2004

America's Korea Policy Needs an Overhaul

Anti-US sentiment in North and South stems from Washington's misguided economic and security positions
Stephen W. Linton
July 20, 2004

If You Thought the Bank Bailout Was Bad, Wait Until the Mortgage Defaults Hit Home

A bailout of bondholders calmed international markets, but will lead to mortgage defaults
Morgan Kelly
November 16, 2010

Reining in China's Ambitions

The US takes steps to balance claims on the South China Sea
Daniel Blumenthal
July 28, 2010

Freedom Is Not Found Online

The internet can constrain as easily as it can liberate
Aditya Chakrabortty
April 1, 2010

The Global Debt Bomb

The implications of sovereign debt around the world
Daniel Fisher
January 25, 2010

China, India Stoke 21st-Century Rivalry

The two fastest growing neighbors cannot help but brush up against each other
Peter Wonacott
October 23, 2009