Colombia's Constitutional Court has suspended a deal that allowed U.S. military personnel to use seven Colombian bases. Analyst Reva Bhalla examines the issue in the wider context of Colombian-Venezuelan relations and discusses possible next steps for Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.

The U.S. has remained relatively quiet following Russia's announcement that it had deployed S-300 strategic air defense batteries to Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region. Analyst Marko Papic examines the issue.

The Philippines' foreign secretary has voiced opposition to American involvement in territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Analyst Matt Gertken examines the regional dynamics.

The Aug. 3 border clash between Israeli and Lebanese forces seems unlikely to cause a major confrontation between the two states. Analysts Nathan Hughes and Reva Bhalla examine the tactical and political implications.

With Russia's Aug. 2 announcement that it will develop the Syrian port of Tartus, Moscow is increasing its reach and influence in the Mediterranean. Analyst Nathan Hughes examines the issue.

Analyst Matt Gertken examines military exercises in Asia in the context of clashing U.S.-Chinese policies.

A map of the U.S. naval presence near China.

Analyst Reva Bhalla examines rumors of U.S. and Israeli military maneuvers at a critical juncture in U.S.-Iranian dealings.

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has backed away from a pledge to relocate a U.S. Marine Corps base from the island of Okinawa — an issue that has become something of an albatross for his administration.

Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, warned the House and Senate Armed Services Committees in Washington that progress in Afghanistan will be difficult this year.