Russia will use its energy not to become an East Asian power, but rather for strategic influence in the region.
A number of incidents, including insider attacks, are creating an environment beneficial to the Taliban.
A statement calling Egypt's Islamist government neither an ally nor enemy of the United States indicates the Obama administration is uncertain about Cairo's intentions.
Recent incidents of violence point to the leading role Islamists are playing in the transition to democratic governance.
A shift of attention from the Middle East to East Asia shows that U.S. foreign policy is returning to pre-9/11 priorities.
By cutting diplomatic relations with Tehran, Ottawa may have set a precedent for other Western countries.
Officials from the United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan moved trilateral relations forward with a discussion of Taliban talks.
Uniting Syria's Sunni rebel factions into a body able to topple the regime will require more than name change.
