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Irrespective of how Afghanistan's coming security transition pans out, one country may be on a surprising course to a major strategic defeat: Pakistan.
Remittances from Russia form a lifeline for Central Asian economies. But with Moscow tightening migration controls, dependence on money transfers risks exacerbating, rather than alleviating, economic and political instability at home.
Sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the League of Arab States are aggravating Syria's already poor economy and have made the government increasingly reliant on its few remaining allies.
While there is no doubt that Tunisia’s transition is proving easier than that of other countries, it is still facing considerable political problems—in addition to its very serious economic challenges.
The developments in Egypt over the past few days have thrown what had been a confused set of institutional arrangements into even greater disarray and threatened the already tenuous transition to democracy.
Europe may be only a part of France’s problems, but it has always been a key to their solution, and Germany has always been the indispensable partner.
The Saudi regime may be urging stronger international action in Syria, but it is clearly wary of the recent wave of domestic agitation calling for non-official involvement in the crisis.
A nuclear deal with Tehran that affirms Iran’s right to an exclusively peaceful nuclear program can create more hospitable conditions for Iranians to secure democracy and human rights.
The decline in consumption as a share of China's economy is no cause for concern, as it is laying the foundation for future prosperity and typical of countries in the process of industrializing.
The maneuvering surrounding the formation of the Constituent Assembly may reduce the influence of Islamists in the process, but it will do so by curbing democratic practices.
Although cross-strait relations appear more stable than they have been in more than sixty years, that does not mean that observers should expect further big steps to improve relations between Taipei and Beijing.
It may seem that Russia's political scene has finally stabilized. But tensions persist and permeate the highest levels of government and structural economic factors cannot be counted on to favor the Russian establishment.
For many, the draft statute for the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East signals the possible reform of the entire system of state administration, but all signs point to little real change.
Because the array of Egyptian courts will likely have more to say on transition issues, a brief guide to the judicial cast of characters is useful.
With the State Council, Parliament, the Supreme Constitutional Court, and the oncoming presidency all vying for political power, Egypt's transitioning democracy is marked by confusion, sectarianism, and an underlying fear of the old regime.
The Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate, Mohamed Morsi, is likely to win the second round of Egypt’s presidential election, with important ramification not only for Egypt but also for the region as a whole.
Moving emerging security challenges closer to the center of NATO’s agenda will require a cultural change that is only just beginning. The road ahead will be long, but it remains a road worth traveling.
An IAEA agreement with Iran that permits the agency to do the needed work to open the way for a negotiated roadmap for lifting sanctions could serve as a model for future conflict resolution with other states, first and foremost with North Korea and Syria.
Sustained high oil prices have enabled oil exporting countries to reap unprecedented wealth over the last decade and are making their choices regarding how to use this windfall more important.
The situation in Syria has two potential outcomes. There will either be a military victory by the opposition or President Bashar al-Assad will step down. In any case, Assad has lost.