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Syria
Kidnapped 'Mercenary' in Syria Poses Problem For Japan
By Clint Richards
Haruna Yukawa’s involvement in illicit activities will complicate negotiations for his release.
In Defense of Not Doing Stupid Stuff
By Ankit Panda
Hillary Clinton shouldn't abandon the Obama administration's cautious approach to foreign policymaking.
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
By Clint Richards
Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.
Iran’s Middle East Nightmare
By Zachary Keck
The last few years have not been kind to Iran, especially in the Middle East.
China Seeks Expanded Role in Middle East
By Shannon Tiezzi
At the China-Arab Cooperation Forum, Beijing will step up its involvement in the Middle East.
China’s Instructive Syria Policy
By Adrien Morin
Chinese position on the Syrian crisis shows the consistency of its foreign policy.
Iran, Pakistan Hold Naval Drill in Hormuz Strait
By Zachary Keck
Iran and Pakistan are holding a naval drill as part of a larger effort to improve bilateral relations.
China: A Major Power in the Middle East?
By Andy Polk
U.S. policy is creating an opening for China in the Middle East, which Beijing is exploiting skillfully.
5 Ways Russia’s Ukraine ‘Boomerang’ Could Strike Asia
By Harry Kazianis
Putin has warned that U.S. action over Ukraine would have a boomerang effect. Will the target be Asia?
Russia Is Doomed
By Zachary Keck
Don’t be fooled by Putin’s façade; the pillars of Russian power are steadily declining.
China and Iraq Expand Energy and Defense Ties
By Zachary Keck
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Iraq saw China's focus expand beyond energy cooperation.
“Responsibility to Protect” Can’t Save Syria
By James R. Holmes
R2P is just too sweeping to be practical, including in Syria. It’s time to search for more realistic options.