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Ahead of the Curve: The New Axis of Oil

On his landmark visit to Saudi Arabia, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the two countries partners, not rivals. Last year, Flynt Leverett and Pierre Noel discussed Russian energy strategy.

Jigsaw Jihadism

Ethnic terrorist groups like Hamas can be engaged but there is no negotiating with religious terrorists. A strategy for splitting up the Al-Qaeda network.

Al-Qaeda's Media Strategies

Jihad is as virtual as it is real.

Jihad, Unintended

To err is human. Not to learn from one's mistakes--and to jeopardize the nation's security in the process--is unforgivable.

Finding the Lost Peace

Arafat's death opened a real window for peace--but it won't stay open for long.

Keeping Terror Out

If gardeners and housemaids can cross our porous borders, so can Al-Qaeda operatives.

Commentary

Assad's Gone Qaddafi

2000 Syrians dead. 13,000 detained. 3000 "disappeared." How much longer can the U.S. ignore Assad's massacre?

Metternich of Arabia

King Abdullah and his fellow Persian Gulf monarchs ally against the Arab Spring.

Why Israel Worries About Jordan

Another peace partner at risk from the Muslim Brotherhood. 

Blogs

The Old Man and the Women of Saudi Arabia

Abdullah has again proven himself the kingdom's best chance at reform. But will his successor carry on his legacy?

America: Thug for Hire

As the WikiLeaks documents make clear, many of Washington's so-called allies simply view America as convenient muscle on call.

Books & Reviews

A War, or Un-War?

Experts Peña and Pham square off on Iraq.

How to Fight Terrorism

Radical Islam is its own worst enemy. It will marginalize itself unless the United States overreacts.

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May 26, 2012