While the world's eyes were on Cairo, the Sinai became a hotbed of terrorist activity that now threatens Egypt's fragile alliances.
Obama's Defense Strategic Guidance is not really new. It rehashes long-standing American policies.
Accepting the ousted Yemeni president for medical treatment was a difficult, controversial choice. It was also the right one.
The Arab Spring has deprived Hamas of its patrons. The organization must adapt quickly to survive.
With two new cases of domestic terrorism this month, the U.S. must start to take this threat much more seriously.
Recent victories against al-Qaeda, while notable, are insufficient. The threat of terror looms large in the new year.
One key question remains unanswered about a potential war with Iran: How does this end?
How lessons from the Cold War should guide Washington's relations with Islamabad.
Betting against the Taliban is a bad idea. U.S. strategists need a dose of reality on Afghanistan.
2011 was a tough taskmaster for the pretensions that permeate international affairs. At least ten were knocked asunder.
