Uzbekistan's Democratic Smoke Screen

Upcoming staged elections in Uzbekistan will not be good news for the country nor for Russia and the West
Paula R. Newberg
December 20, 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

Indonesia: Democracy Wins, but Danger Remains

Political Islam is still on the march, stirring fears about the country's economic future
Sadanand Dhume
October 22, 2004

US Election and the World – Part IV

Though dissatisfied with Bush's policies, Africans must come to terms with the realities of US power
Zubeida Jaffer
November 15, 2004

US Election and the World – Part III

Asians, puzzled by the Bush re-election, wonder what the future holds
Arnold Zeitlin
November 12, 2004

US Can't Rely Solely on Might

Washington must exercise soft power and seek international cooperation
Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
November 17, 2003

The War on Terrorism Takes Aim at Crime

Stepping up the war on international drug and crime syndicates may undermine terrorists.
James Dao
April 7, 2002

For the Iraqis, a Missile Deal That Went Sour

North Koreans "stiffed" Saddam
David E. Sanger
December 1, 2003

President Bush Discusses Freedom in Iraq and Middle East

Remarks by the President at the 20th Anniversary of the National Endowment for Democracy
George W. Bush
November 6, 2003

Thailand's Risk Level for Expatriates Raised

Porous borders may endanger Western tourists and business people
Marisa Chimprabha
November 13, 2003

US Network Falters in Mideast Mission

Media propaganda is critical to both sides in the “War on Terror”
Craig Whitlock
July 23, 2008