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Sino-Jordanian Ties: Growing in the Midst of Turmoil

Sino-Jordanian Ties: Growing in the Midst of Turmoil

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
While its neighbors are in turmoil, Jordan enjoys a growing relationship with China.
Iran, Turkey and China’s Middle Eastern Pivot

Iran, Turkey and China’s Middle Eastern Pivot

By H. Akin Unver
Thanks to events in Russia and Syria, Turkey lost its rivalry with Iran to be China’s Middle Eastern pivot. Here’s how.

Where Was the Rebalance to Asia in Obama’s West Point Speech?

Where Was the Rebalance to Asia in Obama’s West Point Speech?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Obama's foreign policy address offered little clarity (or emphasis) on America's role in the Asia-Pacific.

Pakistan and the Sunni Gulf

Pakistan and the Sunni Gulf

By Umar Farooq
Overtures to Pakistan from the Sunni Gulf appear to be linked to the conflict in Syria.

China at Geneva II: Beijing’s Interest in Syria

China at Geneva II: Beijing’s Interest in Syria

By Shannon Tiezzi
Though China is rapidly becoming a superpower, Beijing has no interest in becoming a global policeman.
Will Russia Provide S-300 Air-Defenses to Syria?

Will Russia Provide S-300 Air-Defenses to Syria?

Russia has declared it will not sell new S-300 systems to Syria. But what about “earlier contracts”?

Want to Fix Syria? Talk to Iran

Want to Fix Syria? Talk to Iran

There’s good reason to believe Iran would be interested in negotiating a future for Syria that didn’t include Assad.

What to Make of Chemical Weapons Claims in Syria

What to Make of Chemical Weapons Claims in Syria

“…we do not know for sure whether or not chemical weapons were even used…”

Preventing a Chemical Weapons Nightmare in Syria

Preventing a Chemical Weapons Nightmare in Syria

Fear that Syria will resort to the unthinkable is not so far-fetched. The international community must be clear in defining its “redline.”

Who Defines the 'International Community?'

Who Defines the 'International Community?'

After decades of the West using the concept, Beijing is turning the tables.

Russia's Syrian Naval Base

Russia's Syrian Naval Base

Russia’s naval base at Tartus provides multiple benefits Moscow may not so easily give up.

Lightly Arming Syrian Opposition is U.S.’ Best Option

Lightly Arming Syrian Opposition is U.S.’ Best Option

Providing light anti-tank weaponry and non-lethal support for the opposition could help end the violence in Syria.

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