1. Will Iran Lash Out at Weak Israel?

    A cornered Iranian supreme leader might be tempted to boost his domestic standing by lashing out at Israel. Israel is ill-equipped to respond.

  2. China’s Frustrated Iran Diplomacy

    China has worked hard behind the scenes to reduce tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. But as political pressure grows in the U.S. for action, will it have been for nothing?

  3. Yes, Obama May Call Iran Strike

    A former top Obama adviser on the Middle East says the president is serious when he says all options remain open. Just look at his track record.

  4. Was Russia Behind Stuxnet?

    The U.S. and Israel are widely assumed to be responsible for the Stuxnet computer worm that hit Iran’s nuclear facilities. But Moscow has just as good a motive.

  5. The Trick to Sabotaging Iran

    Covert operations may offer the best way of slowing Iran’s nuclear program without all-out war. But how long can they last?

  6. Why No One Wants an Iran Deal

    The U.S., China, Russia and Israel all have reasons for not wanting to negotiate a settlement to the Iran nuclear crisis. So does Tehran.

  7. Averting Syria’s Coming Civil War

    Syria is on the edge of a bloody civil war. With the U.S. discredited in the region, the BRIC nations may offer the best diplomatic chance for averting more bloodshed.