Part two in a two-part series on how political crisis in Ukraine plays into great power competition between Russia and the West.

Part one in a two-part series on how political crisis in Ukraine plays into great power competition between Russia and the West.

Examining some possible scenarios should NATO forces completely withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014.

Examining the events leading up to recent fighting in Anbar province and what it might mean for Iraq's future.

What are Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy options surrounding the recent outburst of sectarian conflict in Iraq?

Examining the historical context of two of the main forces driving Thailand's ongoing political crisis.