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This round, Pentagon may keep General Petraeus offstage

As his next report on troop levels nears, senior officers aren't sure they'll agree.
Rice's visit to a changed Libya

The Bush administration hopes it highlights the potential for pariah states to come in from the cold.
West mulls few options in Georgia-Russia crisis

It gingerly considers how to set consequences for Russia and maintain cooperation.
Void in U.S. strategy for Afghanistan

As officials consider sending more troops to Afghanistan, some worry about the lack of a larger plan.
Iraq urges 2011 deadline for U.S. troop withdrawal

Maliki wants a date in the status-of-forces deal, a move the US is resisting.
U.S. builds new detention center in Afghanistan

The new facility, which will hold up to 1,100 detainees, is aimed at replacing the controversial existing one at Bagram.
Crises cast doubt on Bush's strategy

He's emphasized personal relationships with leaders such as Putin and Musharraf.
After Georgia, what future for NATO?

Russia's message – 'We're back and we're strong' – creates a new geopolitical dynamic in Eurasia for the Western alliance.
Georgia crisis helps McCain for now

A key question: Will the conflict divert voters' attention from the economy this fall?
U.S. limited in Georgia crisis

American effort to spread democracy wanes in post-Iraq era.
Stronger U.S. role likely in Afghanistan

The Pentagon wants more control over NATO there in light of Taliban resurgence.
U.S. shifts 'hearts and minds' fight

Instead of trying to explain America, it promotes alternatives to extremism.
Iran sanctions likely to rise as election issue

Tehran dismisses latest UN offer on nuclear program, prolonging the debate over more sanctions.
Bush tours a more secure Asia

His trip, which ends at the Olympics, is intended to showcase achievements in the region.
Rethinking the post-9/11 strategy

Analysts debate the rhetoric of war as part of the fight against terrorism.
Can Iraq's new calm hold?

Improved security has boosted optimism, but US commanders want to be assured it is "irreversible."
How Obama's foreign tour plays at home

He burnished his foreign policy credentials, analysts say, but will his Berlin speech backfire?
Leader's visit to help set U.S.-Pakistan priorities

Prime minister Gilani arrives at the White House Monday. Likely topics: counterterrorism and democratic stability.
Europe
Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK

The Democratic presidential nominee, who delivers the sole public foreign policy speech of his overseas tour here Thursday, was dubbed 'president of the world' by Der Spiegel.
Military revisits Afghanistan plan

A key component is likely to be more troops, but the strategy must go beyond that, experts say.