The cradle of the Arab Spring is too civilized for military strongmen but too politically underdeveloped for democracy.

Tokyo and Washington are signaling Beijing that they may no longer be so passive in the face of aggressive Chinese actions.

Boko Haram splinter group Ansaru is branching out in its tactics and targets.

What starts a conflict is different from what causes it.

The effectiveness of airstrikes by unmanned aerial vehicles is both an advantage and a drawback.

Increased security leads terrorists to try bigger attacks, seek out vulnerabilities or look for easier targets.

The Indian Ocean is the maritime organizing principle in which East Asia and the Middle East increasingly interact.

Changing circumstances have led Moscow to revamp its energy strategy in order to maintain its strength and stability.

The recent bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara was precisely the type of attack the security measures were meant to counter.

George H.W. Bush's caution and restraint allowed great things to happen peacefully in the world.