By Morton Abramowitz

The U.S. must understand the complex dynamics of the issue before it can begin to formulate a policy on the Kurds.

North Korea is about to violate its recent missile-test agreement and several UN resolutions. Washington is running out of options.

The costs of a Syrian intervention are undoubtedly high. But the benefits may be surprisingly great.

Assad may be center stage, but keeping Iraq from falling apart is critical to maintaining America's relations with Turkey and the future of Kurds in Syria and Iran.

Despite its humanitarian professions, Washington continues to deny food aid to an endangered North Korea.

Few international leaders covered themselves with much glory in 2011. Turkey’s prime minister did the trick.

The situation in North Korea is steadily worsening. Washington's stated commitments to humanitarianism ring hollow.

Clinton's visit is historic. But without economic reform, political change will never occur.

Myanmar is far from a democracy. But with Western help, its nascent reform movement may have a fighting chance.

The immensely popular Turkish PM has transformed his country and shaken up the region. But can Washington trust him?

In an administration full of active humanitarians, politics takes priority over helping starving North Koreans.

The Balkans are again at a crossroads. The authors respond to the argument that ethnic partition is a viable option for Kosovo.

How Angela Merkel addressed the Kosovo problem head on and led the West out of the weeds.

On this, Obama and Bush agree: Washington has no business in Pyongyang.

A new revolt is brewing in the Middle East. Prepare for the Kurdish Spring.

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May 16, 2012