Israel Reels as Key Regional Alliances Break Down
The Middle East is transformed; Israel’s strategic pillars are crumbling.
The Bear Berates the Eagle, Embraces the Dragon
Despite receiving a string of concessions from Washington, the Kremlin is pushing the U.S. aside in order to cultivate its relationship with China.
China Flexes, the U.S. Fades, and Asian States React
The launch of China’s first aircraft carrier was a milestone in Beijing’s quest to become a top-tier naval power capable of challenging U.S. military supremacy in Asian waters.
The North Korean Threat Intensifies
The intensifying menace reveals a lot about the U.S. and China.
China and the ‘New Normal’
The U.S. military acknowledges China “has arrived as a world power.” Its aggression in the South China Sea indicates that its arrival bodes poorly for the Asian status quo.
The Real Ramifications of the Unraveling NATO Alliance
The mightiest military alliance in history faces “collective military irrelevance,” says Robert Gates. What will be the results of NATO’s deterioration?
Operation Neptune Spear and the U.S.-Pakistani Rift
The Spear deepened the wound already afflicting U.S.-Pakistani relations.
Glamorizing Gomorrah
MTV’s Skins and our corrosive youth culture
Syrian Uprisings Intensify Despite Government Concessions
How long will Assad’s grip on power last?
Post-Mubarak Egypt Moves Toward Radical Islamist Camp
Cairo’s steps toward reconciliation with Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah confirm that a radical shift is under way in Egyptian politics.
Mexico’s Drug Wars Rage On
Americans worry about Pakistan and Afghanistan becoming failed states, and those nations are thousands of miles from the U.S. What about America’s neighbor to the south?
Middle East: A Bad Moon on the Rise
The revitalization of Tunisia’s and Egypt’s Islamist political parties provides an indication of what’s ahead.
Will Libya Be the Next Arab Domino to Fall?
Sparks from Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution could soon ignite Libya’s powder keg of resentment.
The Chinafication of Asia
Beijing is not satisfied with the status quo and is maneuvering to expand its reach, especially in Asia.
China’s Military Advancements Surpass Western Expectations
The Middle Kingdom’s historic rise continues.
China Enters 2011 With a High Hand
China is outmaneuvering the U.S. and UK on the geopolitical chessboard. Here are a few of its recent moves.
Asia: Region-Wide Arms Race Is Under Way
Asian nations’ military buildups are fueled by a desire to protect themselves from other Asian states, but the intracontinental tensions will soon be trumped by a collective Asian fear of a common outside enemy.
Russia’s Pipeline Deal With Bulgaria Concerns Europe
Following Poland’s recent example, Bulgaria has teamed up with Russia in circumventing EU legislation.
Japan: Nationalism on the Rise
Bickering among Asian nations is helping to resurrect nationalism in Japan’s mainstream.
