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Asia

Lessons of the Syrian Reactor

Bruce Riedel | May 01, 2013
The intelligence failures of Iraq seriously constrained policy makers in other areas.

China's Nationalist Heritage

Jacqueline Newmyer Deal | Jan 02, 2013
Chinese leaders have reverted to a pre-Communist ideology of national rejuvenation. This could complicate foreign affairs.

Commentary

Syria Part of Aggressive Iranian Strategy

Robert G. Rabil | Jun 18, 2013
Iran's role in Syria is part of a broader campaign to rebuild the broken regional order on its own terms.

Syria Crosses the Red Line

Daniel R. DePetris | Jun 14, 2013
Obama announces deeper involvement in Syria. What now?

Erdogan as Putin

Emma M. Ashford | Jun 13, 2013
Turkey's top man is not a true tyrant, but a tyrant of the majority.
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Blogs

Anne-Marie Slaughter Conquers Uncertainty

John Allen Gay | Apr 29, 2013
Did Syria use chemical weapons in December? State Department officials aren't sure. But Anne-Marie Slaughter is.

Never Forget the Iraq War

Paul R. Pillar | Dec 15, 2011
Learning the many lessons of Operation Enduring Freedom—and making sure America does not repeat its mistakes.

Books & Reviews

Lifting the Veil on North Korea

Bruce Cumings | May 01, 2013
Is North Korea an irrational state or a survivor against all odds?

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