New Bush Policy Not to Affect Ties with Pakistan

Facing criticism for inauguration speech, Bush administration tries to soothe non-democratic allies' fears
Anwar Iqbal
January 24, 2005

Fried Rice

America’s commitment to stability in South Asia is vague at best
M.J. Akbar
January 23, 2005

Post-election America Is a Deeply Divided Nation

A Pew survey finds Americans hold sharply differing views about the war in Iraq and the best way to combat terrorism
January 24, 2005

Israel, Palestinians Declare End to Violence

Though Hamas rejection of agreement raises questions as to how long the ceasefire will last
Reuters
February 8, 2005

Democracy Won, but do Americans Care?

US citizens, wary of the human and financial costs of war, may oppose Bush’s desire for continued involvement in Iraq
Maggie Mitchell-Salem
February 1, 2005