The Koreas: Time for China to reassert itself
TWO recent developments in East Asia -- one in Northeast Asia and the other in Southeast Asia -- have brought to the fore some of the latent tensions in the region.
The Afghan war’s real problem is India, Pakistan and Kashmir
The United States is struggling to implement a strategy for Afghanistan that will improve the lives of the Afghan people and allow US troops to go home.
Reset the Russian Reset Policy
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently proclaimed Eurasia a Russian "sphere of exclusive interests."
Israeli defense chief tells panel aid flotilla was a 'provocation'
Israel's defense minister has told a investigation into a deadly raid on an aid convoy to Gaza that the flotilla was a "planned provocation." The comments follow a stern defense of the raid by Israel's prime minister.
Iran 2010: Enriching Uranium, Saudi Arabia Buying Fighters
The Obama Administration plans to sell 84 F-15 Eagle jet fighters to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next ten years for a total of $30 billion.
Australia Opposition Would Export Uranium To India If Elected
Australia's main opposition Liberal-National coalition of center-right parties said Tuesday it will open up uranium exports to India if it wins power in an election to be held Aug. 21.
Georgia deals with 'occupation'
On the second anniversary of the 2008 war between Russia and Georgia, the government in Tbilisi has accepted Russian occupation of their provinces — for now.
China Seizes on a Dark Chapter for Tibet
The white fortress loomed above the fields, a crumbling but still imposing redoubt perched on a rock mound above a plane of golden rapeseed shimmering in the morning light.
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