Southeast Asia

Burma Comes in from the Cold

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

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.

Shooting First and Asking Questions Later

Americans must ask the tough questions now, not after a military adventure in Iran goes sour. 

The Taliban Get an Address

No one is going to win in Afghanistan. In the name of stability, bargains must be struck—many of which will involve the Taliban.

The Visible and Invisible Effects of War

Anything close to a full balance sheet on the most recent wars will be a long time in coming.

America's Asia Pivot Threatens Regional Stability

How Washington's pivot toward Asia could end a decade of stability and usher in a darker era in relations with Beijing.

Debasing Nazism

Ahmadinejad is not Hitler. Iran is not Nazi Germany. Neocons and Israeli right-wingers must stop crying wolf.

Can Reform Come to Myanmar?

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

Hillary Clinton Heads to Burma

Fanning the flickers of progress in a traditional bastion of brutality and corruption.

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February 13, 2012