Asia

Washington's UN Temper Tantrum

Russia and China have proved again what the United States should already know: Washington's unipolar moment is over.

Burma Comes in from the Cold

Burma is finally taking tentative steps toward reform. Washington should reward it accordingly.

Regime Change, Humanitarianism and Syria

Muddied thinking on Syria is leading the United States toward dangerous conclusions.

U.S. Hypocrisy Starves North Korea

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

The Right Direction on Afghanistan

Redefining objectives in Afghanistan is not enough. Policy makers must reconsider what U.S. interests are at stake there.

Israel's New Allies

Netanyahu's historic visit to Cyprus is evidence of a new trend in Israeli peripheral policy.

Is Burma Turning On China?

How Burma's pivot away from its longtime economic partner debunks the myth of China's diplomatic prowess.

Embracing Threatlessness

War on a massive scale is increasingly unlikely. Washington should stop spending as if it were around the corner.

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February 10, 2012