All articles from Arthur Bright
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Terrorism & Security Ahmadinejad to appeal ally's removal from Iran's presidential race
Even if Ayatollah Khamenei approves the candidacy of President Ahmadinejad's preferred successor, the disqualification of two top candidates has already damaged the election's legitimacy.
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Terrorism & Security North Korean pirates seize Chinese hostages, demand a ransom
A group of Chinese fishermen are said to be held hostage in North Korea, straining ties already frayed by North Korea's missile launches.
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Terrorism & Security I spy, you spy: Russian officials downplay Fogle incident
Russian officials are avoiding inflammatory language as they talk about the case of Ryan Fogle, a US diplomat suspected of being a CIA agent.
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Terrorism & Security A flurry of diplomacy over Syria, but will it amount to progress?
There is concern over a Russian missile shipment to the Assad regime, but cautious optimism persists in some Western capitals over a planned international conference on Syria.
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Terrorism & Security North Korea explains why it sentenced American Kenneth Bae to hard labor
Mr. Bae was detained and sentenced to 15 years in prison. North Korea today spelled out its charges, which include plotting to overthrow the government.
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Terrorism & Security Israel tries to tamp down Syrian anger after killing dozens of its elite soldiers (+video)
Israel is straining to arrest a slide toward regional conflict after staging an airstrike on a military facility outside Damascus, reportedly to stop a transfer of weapons to Hezbollah.
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Terrorism & Security Attacks in Russia's Dagestan grab international attention after Boston
Dagestan and the rest of the Caucasus republics of Russia have been the site of a long-running Islamic insurgency against Moscow and its local allies. A bombing and separate shooting killed six today.
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Terrorism & Security Site of assassination attempt on Syrian prime minister sends warning to regime
The Syrian prime minister escaped the bombing unharmed, but the attack – in one of Damascus's wealthiest neighborhoods – shows the safe zone for regime members is shrinking.
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Terrorism & Security Anti-government protests in Iraq devolve into sectarian fighting
Reports indicate that 128 people have been killed since clashes erupted between security forces and mostly Sunni protesters calling for the resignation of Shiite Prime Minister Nour al-Maliki.
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Terrorism & Security Kidnapped Syrian bishops still missing, despite reports otherwise
The churches of two prominent Syrian Orthodox bishops reportedly kidnapped in northern Syria were unable to verify a claim that the pair had been released by their armed rebel captors.
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Terrorism & Security Taliban seize international hostages from helicopter
A helicopter carrying foreign nationals made an emergency landing due to poor weather conditions in Afghanistan, where they were seized by the Taliban.
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Terrorism & Security In wake of Boston Marathon bombs, London Marathon reviews security
The London Marathon is set for April 21. Officials say the best way to show solidarity after the Boston Marathon attacks is to go forward.
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Terrorism & Security Global defense spending dips for first time in 15 years
Defense budget cuts in the US and Europe were more than enough to offset an increase in spending by rising powers like Russia and China.
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Terrorism & Security Just how bothered is Beijing about North Korea?
While neither Beijing nor Washington want to see North Korea's belligerence explode into actual conflict, Beijing is not willing to push Pyongyang too hard for fear of toppling the regime.
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Terrorism & Security North Korea suspends last major project with South Korea
North Korea's decision to pull its workers from Kaesong industrial park coincides with speculation that it could carry out a missile test.
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Terrorism & Security Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strike en masse to protest inmate's death
The hunger strikers charge Israel with failing to provide adequate care for the man, who was diagnosed with cancer. Israel's Prison Service says it took him to a hospital and was arranging an early release.
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Terrorism & Security Reality check? North Korean parliamentary session shifts tone
After weeks of belligerent talk, North Korea espoused a 'new strategic line,' saying its struggling economy as well as its military strength is a top priority.
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Terrorism & Security Flares, gunshots, and fires, oh my: The latest South China Sea accusations fly (+video)
Vietnam accused China of firing on a fishing boat near the Paracel Islands, something China denies. China claims territorial rights over the entire South China Sea, but several nations dispute this.
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Terrorism & Security Hard times for Syria's rebels: top commander injured, PM rejected
The rebel Free Syrian Army's Col. Riad al-Asaad was reportedly injured in a blast, while the Free Syrian Army rejected the political council's appointment of Ghassan Hitto as provisional prime minister.
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Terrorism & Security West Bank hosts Obama, Gaza sends rockets
The day President Obama held a press conference with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza fired two rockets into southern Israel, starkly illustrating Palestinians' internal divides.
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