Central Asia
  1. Memo to Iran: Obama Won’t Let It Go

    The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has strengthened the hand of those calling for tougher action. But the U.S. should open the diplomacy door wider.

  2. Getting Ready for the IAEA Storm

    It’s unclear whether the new IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has anything new. But even before its release, Israel has stoked speculation of a military strike.

  3. Why Israel Won’t Go It Alone

    With speculation intensifying over whether Israel is planning to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, it’s worth remembering that it’s the U.S. that will have the ultimate say.

  4. Clinton’s Central Asia Mission

    Hillary Clinton’s trip to Central Asia was a welcome effort to encourage regional integration to help stabilize Afghanistan. But it’s only a start.

  5. US Considering Afghan Ceasefire?

    Hillary Clinton has raised the question of a US ceasefire in Afghanistan. It may be recognition that there’s no military solution to this decade-old conflict.

  6. Ahmadinejad: Iran’s Last President?

    Iran’s supreme leader has hinted that the country's presidency could be eliminated. It’s a clear warning to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

  7. The Death of Obama’s Iran Outreach

    The alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador sounds uncertain and amateurish. One thing is clear though, Obama will likely be abandoning his overtures to Tehran.