May 16, 2012 Archives

Hunting in the Shadows

The Pursuit of al-Qaeda since 9/11

The G-8 Summit's Most Pressing Issues

Bruce Jones on the G-8 Summit's most pressing issues: The euro crisis, violence in Syria, food insecurity and tensions with Russia will be on the agenda for leaders at the G-8 talks, but underlying it all is a very clear message: it's time to make room for rising powers and new influences.

Can the U.S. Retain a Strong Military and Embrace Social Democracy?

The way in which the U.S. balances social and security demands will affect the global security environment.

Michèle Flournoy: The U.S. Faces a Strategic Inflection Point

Michelle Flournoy discusses her views of the American position in the world.

Raw Video: Mladic's Genocide Trial Under Way

Twenty years after his troops began brutally ethnically cleansing Bosnian towns and villages of non-Serbs, Gen. Ratko Mladic went on trial Wednesday at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal.

Charles Taylor in Hague Court for Sentencing

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor appears in Netherlands court to be sentenced for atrocities committed during Sierra Leone's 11-year civil war.

U.S. Attack Sub Visits Philippines

The newest attack submarine in the U.S. fleet docks at Subic Bay in the Philippines.

In Yemen, Dire Humanitarian Crisis Threatens Transition

For more than half of Yemen's people, eating has become a luxury they can't always afford, with the United Nations describing the situation as a disaster.

Attack on U.N. Convoy in Syria

Official say no U.N. monitors were injured after an attack on a convoy in central Syria.

Lawyer: Strauss-Kahn Countersuit Desperate Ploy

Dominique Strauss-Kahn is suing Nafissatou Diallo, the hotel housekeeper who accused him of sexually assaulting her, saying she seriously damaged his reputation. Diallo's lawyer says the countersuit is 'just another desperate ploy.

Video Captures Explosion Near U.N. Car in Syria

A car belonging to U.N. monitors was damaged by an explosion while they toured the central Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Tuesday -- but none of the monitors was hurt, a member of the observer team said.

Capture vs. Drone Strike up for Debate

Ex-Bush official warns against killing al-Qaeda bomb maker.

Spies Among Nuclear Scientists in Iran?

Iran hangs man accused of killing nuclear physicist, fueling suspicion of Israeli spies.

Eurozone: What Would a Greek Exit Mean?

Andrew Stevens takes a look at what could happen if Greece is forced to exit the eurozone.

Who Gets Invited to NATO Summits?

Jill Dougherty looks into the process of which countries get invited to the NATO and other summits.

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