Policy
It's Time to Revamp the U.N.
A sclerotic Security Council, and an inability to get major initiatives passed. Maybe it's time that the multilateral body is revamped for the 21st century. By Jim Arkedis
Policy
U.N. Releases Report on Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack, But Doesn't Assign Blame
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon calls the attack a "war crime" but doesn't name the perpetrators. By Philip Bump
Policy
Kerry and Lavrov Agree on a Deal to Solve Syria's Chemical Weapons Problem
The 6 point plan would aim to have Syria turn over information on its stockpile, sign the Chemical Weapons Convention, and have it destroyed by the first half of 2014. By Connor Simpson
Policy
Obama’s ‘Nixon to China’ Moment
Obama has a chance to alter the global chessboard with Putin in a way not seen since Nixon worked with Mao. By James Kitfield
Ideas
The Return of Coercive Diplomacy
It is said "the power to hurt is bargaining power." But can the lesson of Obama and Syria be felt in North Korea and Iran? By Sam Brannen
Policy
Putin Has the Upper Hand on Syria
Russia's president has the trump card in this geopolitical game, and the situation could not be any riskier for Obama. By Major Garrett
Policy
A Tough Case for Strikes on Syria
Obama has several options to justify a military strike against Assad, but developing the legal reasoning will be difficult. By Jonathan Masters
Policy
Qatar's New Leader is Quietly Supporting U.S. Strikes in Syria
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has been working--albeit quietly--towards mitigating the threat posed by regional power, Iran. By Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Jonathan Schanzer.
Ideas
Only a ‘Painful’ Strike Will Stop Syria from Using Chemical Weapons Again
The father of the U.N.-backed Responsibility to Protect doctrine says military action against Syria is justified under the principles it lays out. By Kedar Pavgi
Ideas
Drones, Spying, Iraq and the Case Against Military Action in Syria
When it comes to building a case for a strike against Syria, America’s credibility on drones, spying and the invasion of Iraq may get in the way. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
The Many Challenges of Building an International Military Coalition
Coordinating several militaries with different budgets, capabilities and goals to carry out a strike against Syria isn’t easy. By Kathleen J. McInnis
Ideas
Prospect of War in Syria Rattles Emerging Markets
With Wall Street on edge over the looming military strike against Syria, investors in emerging markets like Turkey and India are rushing for gold and U.S. currencies. By Matt Phillips
Policy
U.S. No Longer Seeking U.N., NATO Permission to Strike Syria
Bypassing the United Nations and NATO, the United States is 'ready to strike' Syria with British, French and Arab support. By Kevin Baron
Policy
Drones Are Controversial But Legal
Just because drones are more technologically advanced than other weapons doesn't mean they violate international law. By James Jay Carafano
Ideas
How Badly Did Manning Hurt the United States?
Manning said he was sorry for leaking troves of classified information from Iraq and Afghanistan. But just how much damage did he do? By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
With Summit’s Collapse, Now Russia is Kerry and Hagel’s Problem
As Obama and Putin 'take a pause' in their relationship, Kerry and Hagel huddle with their Russian counterparts in Washington to tackle the growing tension between the two nations. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
China Declares Russia the Winner in Snowden Showdown
The growing alliance between China and Russia is the stuff of American diplomatic nightmares. By Heather Timmons
Policy
Russia Hasn't Gotten Over the Cold War
Moscow still thinks its 1989, and its showing. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
A Big New Idea for U.S.-Pakistan Relations
After a cooling off period, the Obama administration put Pakistan back on the agenda last week promising new talks. It would help if the administration came prepared with something new to discuss. By Daniel Markey
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