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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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

“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.
The Dangers of Excluding Iran From Geneva II

The Dangers of Excluding Iran From Geneva II

By Zachary Keck
By not inviting Iran to the Syria summit, the UN has guaranteed Tehran will have not stake in its outcome.

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