Russian leader Vladimir Putin's use of personal relationships in dealing with Europe is no longer a valid tactic.

Britain has positioned itself superbly for a strategy of waiting, watching and retaining options no matter what happens.

For Russia, the recreation of a union is a strategic necessity.

Turkey provides an interesting case study of a minor country becoming a great power.

Iran is using the nuclear issue to divert attention from what is actually happening -- a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East.

Israel is re-entering a phase where it cannot manage its national security issues alone.

The question of why the United States maintains significant forces in South Korea is a difficult one to answer.

The war in Afghanistan has placed an enormous burden on the all-volunteer force, one that reverberates today with implications for the republic.

If the European Union falters, a closer relationship with Russia becomes Germany's natural alternative.

With its export-dependent economy faltering, and with limited military options, China must pursue a strategy of neutralizing the United States politically.