Topic: Institute for Strategic Studies

Russian ex-tycoon Khodorkovsky threatens hunger strike

Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky threatened a hunger strike until President Dmitry Medvedev acknowledges that the state is violating the law when it comes to the conditions of his detention.

Is Kashmir key to Afghan peace?

Barack Obama says resolving the Indian-Pakistani dispute over Kashmir will be a goal of his presidency, ending eight years of silence on the issue.

Oil capture spotlights Somali pirates' reach

A supertanker hijacking helped boost the price of oil early this week.

Reporters on the Job

Mugabe more isolated

The opposition's pullout from Friday's vote raises pressure on Zimbabwe's leader.

Tension in Zimbabwe after opposition claims victory

The Movement for Democratic Change is trumpeting a huge win and accusing Mugabe's government of delaying results.