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The Syrian opposition must recognize its need for an effective political strategy capable of splitting the regime from within, bringing the Syrian crisis to a definitive resolution, and building a stable post-Assad Syria.
Egypt has a new constitution, but its once-promising democratic system remains in crisis. To salvage the transition, Egypt’s political actors must change their ways.
The North Korean crisis shows that limiting IAEA authority to assure that Iran is not hiding nuclear activities will hurt efforts to end the Iranian nuclear crisis.
Japan’s newly empowered Liberal Democratic Party needs to form a broad political coalition to repair the country’s finances, stabilize the social welfare system, and bolster Tokyo’s role in the region.
Ukraine is believed to be one step from joining the Eurasian Customs Union, and Ukrainians may be the only ones who can help stop this eastward slide.
As the Russians recognize that the current Syrian regime is likely to be overwhelmed by its opponents, there is a chance that Moscow and the West could finally reconcile their positions on Syria.
With alternative sources of funding and weapons available to Syria’s rebels, the Muslim Brotherhood will be hard pressed to retain the long-term political loyalty of armed groups that have not sprung directly from its own ranks.
The EU must take steps that will help it use sanctions more effectively, in order to build a union that is a well-rounded and strong international actor.
In order to stabilize Yemen, President Hadi must professionalize a divided and demoralized military whose officers are overwhelmingly soldiers by day and tribesmen by night.
Developments in Egypt will not only affect the country's own future, but also that of the wider Middle East and the rest of the world.
If the IAEA doesn't ask Iran tough questions, it may be easier to end the Iranian nuclear crisis. But would that stop Iran from secretly developing nuclear weapons?
Georgia’s government should take a transitional justice approach to crimes allegedly committed under Saakashvili’s rule and form a truth commission to examine controversial cases.
Having lost much of its authority, leadership, and support base, it will be difficult for the Baath Party to play a significant role in a future political order in Syria.
The rebel commanders in northern Syria will be forced to balance their economic need for outside support against the ideological appeal of Islamism.
China must redefine key facets of its traditional culture in order to have an effective soft power strategy and greater global influence.
U.S. policy should not rely on unsound opinion surveys. A serious strategy for withdrawal from Afghanistan must take reality, not wishful thinking, as its starting point.
The governments driving the new Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative should consider pressing states to clarify the roles they assign to nuclear weapons and exploring a standard of use.
Supporters of the evolution of nuclear safeguards should resolve Russia’s concerns over the IAEA’s safeguards system so it can be adapted to new challenges.
Federal control over Dagestan is becoming even weaker, and federal authorities appear unable to turn the tide.
Dominant party overreach following the Muslim Brotherhood’s rise is a greater threat to Egypt’s democracy than Islamist illiberalism.