Region
Central Asia
The (Slow) Rise of Iran’s Women
Gender discrimination is still an issue, especially in high office, but progress is being made.
Mongolia Joins Shale Revolution, But at What Cost?
Oil shale exploration is quietly getting underway. But questions surround viability and environmental costs.
Saving Afghanistan’s Economy: The 1818 Model
The early U.S. experience may offer an idea for avoiding the crash that looks likely in Afghanistan post-2014.
Delhi to Islamabad, via Kabul
Following attacks on an Indian mission, can India and Pakistan resolve their differences in Afghanistan?
Is China Really Ready for the Next Influenza Outbreak?
China deserves praise for its response to the H7N9 outbreak. But there are reasons to worry about next time.
The "Brain Trust" Behind Iran’s New President
The Center for Strategic Research will be instrumental in helping Hassan Rouhani confront Iran’s many challenges.
Karakoram Highway: China’s Treacherous Pakistan Corridor
China’s use of Pakistan’s Gwadar port depends on the rugged, unreliable Karakorum Highway.
U.S.-Taliban Talks Hang in the Balance
Afghans fear for their future as U.S.-Taliban talks have been routed by a diplomatic row.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s African Safari
From Ghana to Egypt to the Horn, the departing president has leveraged economic and diplomatic ties to expand Iran’s reach in Africa.
Hassan Rowhani Wins Iran’s Presidential Election
By David Patrikarakos
Mongolia: Proving the Naysayers Wrong
Despite predictions, Mongolia is proving a persistent, if flawed, democracy.
India’s Strategic Failure in Central Asia
As Western forces depart the region, New Delhi will need to act to translate potential into reality.