Words of Peace in the Middle East
What does the Middle East have to say about Israel?
North Africa Violence Is Just the Beginning
When two powers collide, who can know the outcome?
Abandoning Afghanistan
What will happen to Afghanistan when the U.S. is gone?
Russia and China Strengthen Ties
Why did China’s new president choose Russia for his first foreign visit?
U.S. Arming the Middle East
As problems with Iran intensify, Washington is hoping to arm its allies and thereby solve the problem.
U.S. Influence in Iraq Continues to Diminish
As the United States disengages from Iraq, Iran continues to connect.
China to Take Over U.S. Infrastructure
China is looking to finance ailing American infrastructure as the U.S. runs out of cash.
Jack Lew Tries to Convince Europe to Become Like America
Can the U.S. convince Europe to soften its austerity measures?
Dividing the Middle East
How the growing influence of Iran is bringing about the Psalm 83 alliance.
Californian Cities Go Bankrupt
Stockton is now the largest city in the U.S. to file for bankruptcy.
China Stealing State Secrets
China successfully gains access to detailed U.S. military intelligence.
Africa Feeds the Chinese Dragon
Days after being elected, Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Africa.
Chicago Schools Face Shutdown
Chicago plans massive cutbacks in the number of schools for 2014.
Orthodox Leader Comes to Rome
For the first time in a millennium, a leader of the Orthodox Church will attend the installment of a pope.
A Middle East ‘Peace Pipe’
Iran and Pakistan strengthen ties with a natural gas pipeline.
A Civil War Hijacked
Just who is the Syrian opposition?
Lights Out: Britain’s Energy Crisis
Britain faces the ‘double squeeze’ under EU regulations.
Bahrain’s Arab Spring
For Bahrain, the Arab Spring continues to simmer.
34 Years of Iran
Thirty-four years have passed since the Iranian revolution. Where is Iran today?
Why Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Is Right
Iran’s religious leader swatted down the olive branch put forward by the United States.
Israel Prepares for the Fall of Syria
Israel readies for the threat of chemical weapons.
Hurricane Sandy Swamps President Obama’s Budget
The $50 billion President Obama planned on saving is wiped out with one ‘act of God.’
China Pushes Back at America
As the U.S. steps up its involvement in the Pacific, so does China.
