February 20, 2013 | While the official narrative of the Obama administration is sceptical of arming militant groups in Syria, divisions within the administration leave the door open for any number of policies toward the country.
October 15, 2012 | Calls for U.S. intervention in Syria can be traced back to PNAC.
April 20, 2012 | Has the Free Syrian Army stolen the revolution?
November 2, 2011 | The author explores Washington's vitriolic response to the Palestinian Authority's plan to declare statehood.
October 18, 2011 | Washington's poor response to the Arab Spring has severely damaged its ability to mediate the situation in Syria.
August 26, 2011 | The case of Timor-Leste proves once again how petroleum dependency turns out to be a curse rather than a blessing.
August 24, 2011 | The fallout from Washington's support for the Saudi counter-revolution could haunt U.S. policy for decades to come.
June 27, 2011 | John Dale's new book scrutinizes the battle between civil society activists, corporations, and states over U.S. foreign Policy toward Burma's military junta.
June 20, 2011 | Money has been pouring into Timor-Leste, but it has not translated into meaningful development.
June 9, 2011 | Because of decades of isolating Syria, the United States can now only watch the events unfold without having any influence on the ground.