Syria: No End in Sight

Despite Western-backed pressure, Assad clings to power with help from Russia, China and Iran
Fawaz A. Gerges
July 17, 2012

Syrian Conflict Promises Toxic Outcome – Part I

As rebels gain territory, Syrian guards could abandon chemical-weapon arsenals
Leonard S. Spector
June 26, 2012

Oil and Gas in Islam’s Faultline

To control oil markets and power, Sunnis undercount Shiites – with US and EU help
Jamsheed K. Choksy, Carol E. B. Choksy
May 25, 2012

Afghanistan's Post-NATO Future

As NATO withdraws from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan must step up and cooperate on security
Harsh V. Pant
May 18, 2012

The US Confronts Pakistan’s Street Power

Manipulating Pakistani street anger, Saeed complicates US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Dilip Hiro
April 27, 2012

Syrian Massacres: World Has No Appetite for Intervention

Failure to stop killing could start a civil war, opening Syria to jihadis
Fahad Nazer
January 23, 2012
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Fewer Guns, Fewer Deaths: An Idea Everyone But the US Seems to Agree With

Gun-rights advocates shrug off statistics that show fewer guns reduce gun deaths
Iain Overton
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US Airstrike Against Taliban Leader Crossed a Pakistani “Red Line”

Some targets are too big and tempting
Tim Craig and Greg Miller
May 25, 2016

Moderate Syrian Rebels Torn Between Giving Up, Joining Islamic Extremists

Diplomatic efforts have failed, as Russia and the US disagree on what to do about Assad
Sam Dagher
May 6, 2016

What You Need to Know About Growing Extremist Violence in Bangladesh

The government fears antagonizing religious parties
Nikhil Kumar and Rishi Iyengar
April 29, 2016

After Chibok, Another Kidnapping Met With Silence

More than 2 million people have been displaced
Aminu Abubakar and Robyn Dixon
April 13, 2016
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