Putin Takes No Chances in Face of Possible Election Defeat

As Russia's March election approaches, Putin's regime is working hard to rig the vote and prevent a runoff. Meanwhile, major protests continue.

Is Obama Getting Serious about China Trade?

In his State of the Union address, Obama chided nations who don't trade by the rules. But will he break with tradition and actually take China to task?

Man On A Mission: Bill Browder vs. the Kremlin

After the Kremlin tortured and murdered one of his lawyers for investigating government corruption, Bill Browder began a global campaign to bring justice to Sergei Magnitsky's killers.

Selling Lingerie in Jeddah, A Step Forward for Women?

Is King Abdullah's latest ruling a sign of Saudi progress or another reminder of the kingdom's oppressive treatment of women?

Syria Crisis



Asia Times. Hong Kong. 27 Jan 2012
Al Arabiya News. United Arab Emirates. 27 Jan 2012
France 24. VIDEO. 27 Jan 2012

Think Tank Research

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 27 Jan 2012
European Union Institute for Security Studies. France. 27 Jan 2012
Chatham House. England. 27 Jan 2012
International Crisis Group. Belgium. 27 Jan 2012