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Opinion 3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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Briefing Colombia - FARC peace talks: 4 things you need to know
Colombia has ample experience holding peace talks – though over the past 50 years, it’s seen little peace. But in early September, President Juan Manuel Santos announced peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Here are four things you need to know about the landmark peace process.
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Brazil's President Rousseff meets with Obama: 5 topics for talks
As the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil and the US have a lot of shared interests, but there are still areas of contention. Here are 5 possible topics on today's presidential agenda:
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Where will bin Laden 'mother lode of intelligence' lead?
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Five countries where the GOP victory could make a difference
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Iran nuclear program: Can it produce its own fuel?
Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that the Iran nuclear program could produce its own higher enriched nuclear fuel. But some analysts cast doubt on Iran's capacity to do so.
12/02/2009 12:00 am -
Rwanda scores coup with Commonwealth entry, renewed France ties
Former Belgian colony Rwanda was accepted this weekend to the Commonwealth of former British colonies and re-established diplomatic relations with its long-time arch-nemesis, France.
11/30/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Indian Prime Minister Singh: Pakistan not doing enough to fight terrorism; failure in Afghanistan would be catastrophic
An interview with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
11/25/2009 12:00 am -
New York divided over 9/11 terror trials
New York has seen seven major terror trials in the past, the most of any city in America. But residents – both ordinary citizens and elected officials – appear to be split over the decision to try the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks in the city.
11/19/2009 12:00 am -
Mohamed ElBaradei looks to US to fix nuclear system 'in tatters'
As head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei says the world has not done well in preventing nuclear proliferation. But ElBaradei has high hopes for the Obama administration.
11/05/2009 12:00 am -
Afghanistan war decision: how Robert Gates thinks
Pentagon chief Robert Gates is the swing vote in Obama's decision on the Afghanistan war.
11/02/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Clinton: Hard to believe Pakistan can't find Al Qaeda
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's blunt comments about Al Qaeda havens during her trip to Pakistan have raised eyebrows.
10/30/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Don't rush the Afghan debate
History shows that if Washington acts too quickly, it could get it wrong –and hurt relations with the US military.
10/30/2009 01:00 am -
US, China militaries talk more: Does that make world safer?
China's second-ranking PLA officer is visiting the US this week as the two powers try to put relations on a more cordial footing. But mutual suspicion is likely to remain strong as China expands its naval presence in the Pacific.
10/28/2009 01:00 am -
Helicopters crash: Afghanistan takes heavy toll on US choppers
US helicopters are flying in Afghanistan and Iraq three to five times more than they would in peacetime. With two helicopter crashes, Afghanistan saw its worst day for US deaths in more than four years on Monday.
10/26/2009 01:00 am -
NYT reporter David Rohde's kidnapping account: Lessons for Afghanistan policymakers?
New York Times reporter Davide Rohde has recounted his seven months held captive by a Taliban group in Afghanistan, and argues that convincing Taliban militants to make peace with the US and Kabul will be a tall order.
10/23/2009 01:00 am -
Obama Nobel Peace Prize: an award for vision if not accomplishment
2009 Nobel Peace Prize to Obama reflects European appreciation for his cooperative, engaged approach to world politics.
10/09/2009 01:00 am -
Big week for Obama on world stage. How did he do?
Obama can claim some advances, including a toughened international stance toward Iran. But the president also endured a setback on Middle East peace.
09/26/2009 01:00 am -
Iran's secret uranium site raises stakes for meeting with West
Revelations about the Qom facility could give the US and its partners a stronger hand in dealing with Ahmadinejad. But experts say it's no alternative for sanctions.
09/26/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security South offers grand bargain to North Korea to give up nuclear weapons
The South says it is tired of an approach that lets North get perks for small concessions.
09/22/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Can Somalia be saved?
To avoid aiding rebels, Obama must cease direct aid to the government and work with regional neighbors.
09/09/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Pakistani Taliban attack Shiite children
Officials say the Sunni militants have attacked the minority sect as part of their strategy. Four children were targeted as they headed to school.
09/08/2009 01:00 am -
Is Obama's 'let's talk' diplomacy failing?
The US has scored no big wins under his policy of talking with the enemy. Doubts that it can are rising.
08/13/2009 01:00 am -
Napolitano counterterror policy: Public must play a role
The Homeland Security secretary emphasized that security must be balanced with civil liberties.
07/29/2009 01:00 am -
Israel sees more US 'understanding' on Iran's nukes
Defense Secretary Robert Gates reassured Israelis that the offer to talk to Tehran isn't open-ended, but some caution that Obama's basic policy on the issue has not changed.
07/27/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Nigerian militants release six hostages, honoring cease-fire
The rebel group MEND agreed last week to a 60-day truce, during which it will stop sabataging oil infrastructure and fighting government troops in the Niger Delta region.
07/22/2009 01:00 am -
Obama’s budget czar pleads for patience on economic recovery
07/22/2009 01:00 am -
In speech, Clinton reasserts herself in US foreign policy
Her address came Wednesday after some political observers were saying that she was almost absent from the foreign–policy scene in recent weeks.
07/16/2009 01:00 am -
Will Obama trade missile defense curbs for Russian arms cuts?
His administration isn't that interested in a missile shield in Europe, but seems unlikely to concede it in upcoming talks.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
Iraqi cities: Could violence bring US forces back?
Key challenges remain, including the discontent of former Sunni insurgents recruited by the US and credited with improving security.
06/30/2009 01:00 am
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