Yasheng Huang claims China's authoritarian rule contributed to its economic growth.

How the relationship has changed recently.

Expresses sympathy for murder of former President Rabbani. September 20, 2011.

Bulent Aliriza speaks with H. Andrew Schwartz about Turkey's relations with Israel and the U.S.

Steven Cook discusses the prospects and implications of the Palestinian bid for UN recognition of statehood.

How big a threat does the Chinese military build-up pose to the U.S.?

President enters political minefield between Israel and Palestine.

President Obama is expected to address the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday on the issue of Palestine's push for full U.N. statehood.

Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Rick Perry of Texas takes on President Barack Obama's policy toward Israel, saying it is 'arrogant' and 'dangerous,' among other words.

In Afghanistan, the peace effort was dealt a staggering blow when a suicide bomber killed former Afghan President Rabbani, who had been heading up reconciliation talks with the Taliban. Mandy Clark describes how the attack happened.

At least 26 people are killed in Pakistan after gunmen open fire on a bus carrying Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims travelling to Iran. Simon Hanna reports.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu departs for UN General Assembly, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to submit an application for full UN membership for the state of Palestine. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

Nuclear envoys from North and South Korea meet in Beijing with the North's nuclear programme expected to be discussed.

With the Palestinians bidding for statehood, Israel finds itself once again in the eye of the storm at the UN.

Israeli settlers in the West Bank express concern over possible future peace talks with Palestinians.

Tenure included Iraq, Afghanistan, bin Laden and Iran.