Several key factors distinguish successful protest movements from those that fail.
Cold turkey democracy coupled with regime collapse in Syria risks bloody anarchy.
Iran's response to sanctions suggests they are likely a sideshow to a more serious negotiation.
Insurgents will cede control of areas they once held, only to reclaim them again after their enemies have weakened.
The most important things to know about China's naval buildup are that it is real and that it is a luxury.
Syria's downing of a Turkish military aircraft has created an unexpected dynamic for Putin's visit to Israel.
Studying a group's progress in bombmaking can tell us much about the group and whether it's receiving outside training.
Emotion often clouds analysis of Africa, and the latest bout of optimism centers on its economic growth rates.
