The White House’s Benghazi Problem
Under pressure from the right, the Obama administration has declared the killing of its ambassador in Libya a "terrorist attack." The trouble is, its explanations just don't make sense.
Shadow Wars
What's the difference between a spook and a special operator?
Hijacked
How the U.N. saved the Somali pirates from the brink of extinction.
He’s With the Band
An interview with the first man of Pussy Riot.
Turkey’s Fragile Success
Turkey has undeniable economic potential, but there is still a lot of work to do.
What Happens When the Lights Go Out in Karachi?
Three scary questions that keep Pakistanis up at night.
The Revolution in Tunisia Stalls
Even before last week's riots at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, the progress of Tunisia's revolution was beginning to look rocky. Here's why.
Commandos for Jesus
Meet the former Green Berets delivering aid to some of the most blighted corners of Burma, and saving souls along the way.
Slouching Toward Democracy
2011 was a bad year for democracy. But there are a few glimmers of hope in the Middle East .
The Dictator of Damascus
Did we get Bashar al-Assad wrong?
The Fifty-Megaton Elephant in the Room
Why aren't America and China talking about their nukes?
The Handcuff Handicap
Why the FBI can't do the CIA's job.
A ‘Dynamic’ Moment
The Pentagon's policy chief on the crises in Iran, Afghanistan, Asia, and more.