Americas Analysis

Libya and the Problem with The Hague

Rather than serving as a tool for removing war criminals from power, international law tends to enhance their power and remove incentives for capitulation.
Jul 11, 2011 | 18:27 GMT

Taliban Hotel Attack: Low Death Toll, High Psychological Value

When viewed in the context of other recent attacks in Afghanistan, the assault on the Intercontinental Hotel was not all that spectacular, but it was instructive.
Jul 7, 2011 | 03:53 GMT

Obama's Afghanistan Plan and the Realities of Withdrawal

The beginning of the drawdown of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan will entail opportunities for the Taliban on the battlefield as forces fall back to a more limited and more secure presence. (With STRATFOR maps)
Jun 23, 2011 | 03:57 GMT

U.S. and Pakistan: Afghan Strategies

The current dynamics of the U.S.-Pakistani relationship challenge any U.S. plan to withdraw from Afghanistan.
Jun 21, 2011 | 03:46 GMT

An Eventful Day For Russia's Anti-BMD Strategy

A series of events from Central Europe to Asia this week showed that Russia's attempts to undermine U.S. control over Europe's security institutions are bearing fruit.
Jun 15, 2011 | 19:49 GMT

The Palestinian Move

Two factions want an extremely aggressive Israeli security policy: the Israeli right and countries and militant proxies that are actively hostile to Israel.
Jun 7, 2011 | 03:53 GMT

Protective Intelligence Lessons from an Ambush in Mexico

In an environment like Mexico where the threat is so acute, security managers must rely on more than just big men carrying guns.
Jun 2, 2011 | 03:58 GMT

Obama and the Arab Spring

If U.S. President Barack Obama is right that there is a democratic movement in the Muslim world large enough to seize power and create U.S.-friendly regimes, then he has made a wise choice. If he is wrong, he risks losing the regional coalition he has.
May 24, 2011 | 04:02 GMT

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