Despite the excitement surrounding Obama’s selection of Richard Holbrooke and George Mitchell as peace envoys, it’s very unlikely that anything will change in the Middle East or south Asia.
The Mumbai attacks highlighted Pakistan’s shortcomings as an ally in the war on terror. But Islamabad is far too important to leave by the wayside.
Indo-Pakistani relations might be seriously harmed by the Bombay attacks. Can we do anything about it?
The Mumbai terrorists are part of a Muslim minority in India that is increasingly intolerant of their government—and last week’s atrocities might be just the beginning.
With the closing of two British Council offices in Russia, the ghost of Alexander Litvinenko has come back to haunt Britain and Russia.
The role of finance in international relations is growing. Washington should take note of this changing reality and more effectively integrate economics into its grand strategy.
Rosemary Hollis, director of research at Chatham House, discussed Britain’s Iraq Commission with National Interest editor-at-large Ximena Ortiz.
Tensions between President Putin and the West aside, a market economy has begun to function not only in the traditional centers of the country, but also throughout its periphery.
Blair, hurt by the growing perception that on the world stage he is George W. Bush's "poodle", is nearing the end of his term. Does this mean the end of Britain's Special Relationship with the United States?
Just over a year ago, the received wisdom was that the British people did not support Tony Blair's stance on Iraq.