What last month's spontaneous protest-cum-mutiny-cum-coup in Mali tells us about the unpredictability of history.
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 real reasons why the post-Arab Spring success of Islamist movements makes the West so uncomfortable.
A repressive regime. A growing terrorist threat. Daunting socio-economic problems. Not to mention a haunted past. How long before Algeria becomes the next Libya?
Why bin Laden's death may not make us safer.
Suspected terrorists seek their day in civil court. The Supreme Court washes its hands of the newest round of tough Gitmo questions.
Who will fill the void left by the autocrats in the Middle East? The Muslim Brotherhood is ready and willing.
Will the Jasmine Revolution boil over?
Tunisia's burgeoning middle class toppled the president—but may not be strong enough to take over the country.
Bin Laden is in vintage form with his new message threatening France.
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