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China and Pakistan claim to be all-weather friends. But would a real friend just watch the other implode?

China and Pakistan claim to be all-weather friends. But would a real friend just watch the other implode?

Osama bin Laden was an enemy of Iran. So why have Iranian politicians and official media been so reluctant to welcome his death?

The US has set a dangerous precedent by ordering the killing of bin Laden. But it’s not too late to save American foreign policy.

With Western forces to withdraw from Afghanistan, India will need creative thinking to maintain influence.

India’s decision not to buy the F/A-18 or F-16 is a big blow to the United States. Will it hurt broader ties?

India’s decision not to buy the F/A-18 or F-16 is a big blow to the United States. Will it hurt broader ties?

India is quick to reassure that it has no plans for a similar operation to the one that killed Osama bin Laden.

Despite Jimmy Carter’s failure in North Korea, there’s room in US foreign policy for special envoys. Including Bill Clinton.

The US operation against bin Laden has raised questions over Pakistan’s role, and stoked conspiracy theories. It’s time for transparency, says Haider Mullick.

It would be tempting for Japan to withdraw inward following last month’s earthquake and tsunami. So far, though, its leaders have resisted.

Pakistan’s security sector needs to shape up and drop its misguided fixation on ‘good’ terrorism. Admiral Mike Mullen was right to tackle the issue head on.