Editors' Picks
The coming Palestinian statehood push at the United Nations is a train wreck. But with the U.S. Congress promising punishment for this effrontery, it's not just Palestinians who will come away grievously injured.
Israel's giant new natural gas find will transform the Middle East -- and add more fuel to an already combustible region.
A Dictator's Handbook for the President
To win in 2012, Obama's going to have to act a bit more like the tyrants he's so proud of toppling.
Everyone knows an independent Palestine, side by side with Israel, is unworkable right now. But it's even more hopeless than they think.
The latest from the U.N. General Assembly's big week
BY COLUM LYNCH
A historic day for Israel-Palestine?
BY DANIEL LEVY
It's time to have an open conversation about the Chinese military threat
BY ROBERT HADDICK
Romney fails International Relations 101
Why it's so tough to talk about foreign policy during campaign season
BY PETER FEAVER
Pakistan's real terrorist problem isn't Afghanistan
BY AHSAN BUTT
The GOP's new love for the U.S. ambassador to Syria
BY JOSH ROGIN
Is the U.N. a pressure cooker or a release valve?
BY DAVID BOSCO
U.S. Roads Are So Bad You Need a German Car to Drive on Them
BY JOSHUA KEATING
Here's What It Looks Like When An Arab Revolt Fails
BY S. HENDERSON
DIRECTORY
The Return of the King - By Julia Ioffe
It's official: Vladimir Putin is Russia's once and future president. So how come we're surprised all over again?
09/24/2011
The World in Photos - An FP Slide Show
From Pakistan to Mexico, September's third week saw war and earthquakes, market crashes, and a contested execution.
09/23/2011
You Should Be Ashamed! - By Julia Ioffe
Russian democracy, civil society, and economy may all look bad from the outside. But to hear Putin talk, it’s the West that should be embarrassed.
09/23/2011
The Gloves Come Off - By Daniel S. Markey
Washington's talking tough to Pakistan about the Haqqanis. But does it have enough leverage to walk the walk?
09/23/2011
Is There Light At The End of Egypt's Tunnel? - By James Traub
Egypt is a mess right now, but if its Army can figure out how to give up power and set elections on course, there's still hope for a happy ending.
09/23/2011
This Week at War: Let's Talk About China - By Robert Haddick
A new book argues that it's time to have an open conversation about the security challenges posed by the Middle Kingdom's rise, even if Beijing gets offended.
09/23/2011
The LWOT: NYPD Watched Moroccan Immigrants - Report - by Jennifer Rowland and Andrew Lebovich
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09/23/2011
Bahrain Boiling - By Simon Henderson
Welcome to the Arab revolt that failed.
09/23/2011
Uncle Sam and the Saudi Split - By David Ottaway
Why is the House of Saud risking its hard-won relationship with Washington over the Palestine statehood issue?
09/23/2011