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Jun 9 2009 - This Friday's Iranian elections, the view from Dr. Kaveh Afrasiabi; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Wednesday, June 10, 2009

    
 
May 18 2009 - Nuclear Disarmament...still a far away goal; A report from Dr. Kaveh Afrasiabi; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Tuesday, May 19, 2009

    
 
May 13 2009 - How will Israel react to a changed US policy; by Chris Herbert; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Thursday, May 14, 2009

    
 
Apr 20 2009 - China seeking advantage while US struggles; Posted 5:00AM GMT, Tuesday, April 21, 2009

    
 
Apr 4 2009 - Pacific Islamists losing power? Posted 6:00AM, Sunday, April 5, 2009

    
 
Mar 29 2009 - Banking Plan and Afghan strategy...both risky undertakings; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Monday, March 30, 2009

    
 
Mar 14 2009 - Iran: Indispensible to an Afghanistan solution; An interview with Dr. Kaveh Afrasiabi; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Sunday, March 15, 2009

    
 
Mar 10 2009 - Nuclear power or a thriving economy...Iran's green opportunity; by Adib Nasle; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Wednesday, March 11, 2009

    
 
Feb 28 2009 - The Obama stimulus...a 33% solution; Posted 6AM GMT, Saturday, February 28, 2009

    
 
Feb 17 2009 - Is Pakistan giving up?; By Chris Herbert; Posted at 2:00AM GMT, Wednesday, February 18, 2009

    
 
Feb 9 2009 - Somalia, Munich and the US Economy; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Monday, February 9, 2009

    
 
Jan 28 2009 - Kucinich on Gaza: A provocative conversation with US Congressman Dennis Kucinich on Obama, the Gaza Conflict, and the future of Middle East peace; by Dr. Kaveh Afrasiabi; Posted 6:00AM GMT on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

    
 
Jan 20 2009 - Obama: Great speech but can he deliver? Posted 6:00AM Tuesday, January 21, 2009

    
 
Jan 9 2009 - Russia cuts gas to Ukraine and Europe; the risk of terror at Obama's inauguration; posted at 4PM GMT on Friday, January 9, 2009

    
 
Dec 21 2008 - The political ramifications of the global economic crisis: Are we headed toward a period of worldwide instability? (Don't read this if you are squeamish and/or want to be in a good mood over the Holidays) Posted 6:00AM, Monday, December 22, 2008

    
 
Dec 10 2008 - Let the challenges begin: Friends and rivals jockey for position as the Obama Administration approaches; Posted 12:00AM GMT, Thursday, December 11, 2008

    
 
Nov 25 2008 - A new pragmatism toward Islamic rule...Will Somalia be the tipping point? Posted 6:00AM GMT, Tuesday, November 25, 2008

    
 
Nov 15 2008 - Obama, the UN, America's new soft power...a first test by the Congo crisis; by Kaveh L. Afrasiabi; posted 6:00AM GMT, Saturday, November 15, 2008

    
 
Nov 7 2008 - The first six months for Obama...peace between Syria and Israel? It's possible; posted 6:00PM GMT, Friday, November 7, 2008

    
 
Nov 3 2008 - Like everyone else, we can't concentrate until Wednesday morning, but we're beginning to wonder why either guy wants this job; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Monday, November 3, 2008

    
 
Oct 26 2008 - Warren Buffet is the greatest American investor but is he prepared for a new and different world? Posted 6:00AM GMT, Monday, October 27, 2008; UPDATED 6:00PM GMT; Tuesday, October 28

    
 
Oct 21 2008 - Does peace have a chance in Lebanon? A new study by the International Peace Institute says the Lebanese people believe it can; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Tuesday, October 21, 2008

    
 
Oct 15 2008 - Sleeper Issue: What's happening to US influence south of the border? Posted 6:00AM GMT, Thursday, October 16, 2008

    
 
Oct 11 2008 - The DOW a year from now; Posted 6:00PM GMT, Saturday, October 11, 2008; UPDATED 6:00AM GMT, Monday, October 13, 2008

    
 
Oct 3 2008 - The bailout? It's at best a 33% solution! Posted at 6:00AM GMT, Saturday, October 4, 2008

    
 
Sep 19 2008 - The lunacy of NATO expansion; And, don't expect the bailout to end the financial crisis; Posted at 6:00AM GMT, Saturday, September 20, 2008; UPDATED 6:00PM GMT, Sunday, September 21, 2008

    
 
Sep 12 2008 - The Nabucco Pipeline; Europe's answer to Russian energy dominance or another example of waning Western influence; Posted at 4:00PM GMT on Friday, September 12, 2008

    
 
Sep 4 2008 - Pressures and contradictions...the unpredictable nature of Syria's foreign policy; An Observation by Khairi Janbek; Posted at 6:00AM GMT; Friday, September 5, 2008

    
 
Aug 28 2008 - A new cold war? The Reagan Legacy at risk; An Observation by Kaveh L. Afrasiabi; Posted 12:00AM GMT, Friday, August 29, 2008

    
 
Aug 25 2008 - The interests of Iran and the US...not so far apart as you think; A unique view by author and columnist Brian M. Downing; Posted at 1:00AM GMT, Tuesday, August 26, 2008

    
 
Aug 19 2008 - Nuclear proliferation at a time of instability in Pakistan, Eurasia and the Middle East; The second interview with Eric Hundman of the Center for Defense Information; Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:00PM GMT

    
 
Aug 11 2008 - Nuclear proliferation 101: An interview with the Center for Defense Information's Eric Hundman; Posted 6:00AM GMT; Monday, August 11, 2008

    
 
Aug 3 2008 - China's Tibet Syndrome: Eventual compromise or unending conflict? The view from China by Dr. Shi Yinhong of Beijing's Renmin University of China; Posted at 12:00AM GMT on Monday, August 4, 2008; A China/Tibet Impact Game UPDATED 6:00AM GMT, Saturday, August 9, 2008

    
 
Jul 29 2008 - China's Tibet Syndrome: Eventual compromise or unending conflict? The series starts Monday (August 4); "Cross border incursions" You decide what will happen on the Pakistan/Afghanistan border...a new interactive game from the GPB and ImpactGames; Posted 7:00PM GMT, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 UPDATED 3:00PM GMT, Friday, August 1

    
 
Jul 22 2008 - Obama/McCain...which one understands 21st Century global reality; Posted at 6:00AM GMT, Wednesday, July 23, 2008

    
 
Jul 15 2008 - What's behind high oil prices...an interview with energy expert Philip K. Verleger Jr.; Posted, 3:00PM GMT; Wednesday, July 16, 2008

    
 
Jul 11 2008 - The Insider: Israel and Syria at this past weekend's Paris summit; UPDATED at 1:00AM GMT, Monday, July 14, 2008

    
 
Jul 9 2008 - The world at a crossroads...a global schizophrenia; posted 8:00AM GMT; Wednesday, July 9, 2008

    
 
Jun 27 2008 - Charlie Black, John McCain and US terror strikes; posted 5:00PM GMT Friday, June 27, 2008

    
 
Jun 13 2008 - Iran: The regional powerhouse that George W. Bush built; Posted 5:00PM GMT, Friday, June 13, 2008

    
 
Jun 9 2008 - The perspective of a new generation...and interview with 18 in 08's director, David Burstein; Posted at noon GMT, Monday, June 9, 2008

    
 
May 29 2008 - Progress toward a new Cold War; Rising US/Russian tensions; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Friday, May 30, 2008

    
 
May 23 2008 - Iraq and oil...The real story; an interview with Ben Lando: Posted 6:00AM GMT on Saturday, May 24, 2008

    
 
May 21 2008 - Defining America's next President; Posted 2:00AM GMT on Thursday, May 22, 2008

    
 
May 15 2008 - Leaving Iraq...will either Obama or McCain get us out? Posted at 12:00PM GMT, Thursday, May 15, 2008 UPDATED 5:00PM GMT May 16, 2008

    
 
May 8 2008 - While the US fiddles with the Pastor Wright, Hillary's demise and John McCain's confusion will a roaring mouse send the world to war? Posted 7:00AM GMT; Thursday, May 8, 2008

    
 
Apr 30 2008 - Iran turns east...will it further frustrate US goals? An interview with author, political scientist and global commentator Kaveh Afrasiabi; Posted 6:00AM GMT; Wednesday, April 30, 2008

    
 
Apr 26 2008 - The contradictions of Libya...Public relations blunders but a savvy international player; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Sunday, April 26, 2008

    
 
Apr 22 2008 - A new terror strike? Inflation? Green Tech? A responsible new generation? A change of Administrations (whew)! Posted 6:00AM GMT, Tuesday, April 22, 2008

    
 
Apr 17 2008 - China, Energy and the Environment...a problematic combination; Posted 5:00PM GMT, Thursday, April 17, 2008

    
 
Apr 12 2008 - Food Price Inflation: An emerging crisis; by Tom Waldeck; Posted 6:00PM GMT; Saturday, April 12, 2008

    
 
Apr 8 2008 - If a Palestinian state is created, what happens to Palestinian refugees? Posted 5:00PM GMT, Tuesday, April 8, 2008

    
 
Apr 4 2008 - The US elections...who's on first? Posted 10:00PM GMT, Friday, April 4, 2008

    
 
Mar 31 2008 - The New Tribalism...making us long for the Cold War; Posted 7:00PM GMT, Monday, March 31, 2008

    
 
Mar 24 2008 - Cold War II? As Russia revives, so does the battle between NATO and Russia; Posted 4:00AM GMT; Tuesday, March 25, 2008

    
 
Mar 18 2008 - Economy is up the creek but someone is beginning to act more sensibly about terror; Posted 6:00PM GMT, Tuesday, March 18, 2008

    
 
Mar 13 2008 - China: From Golden Dragon to a big global trouble spot? Posted 5:00AM GMT; Friday, March 14, 2008

    
 
Mar 7 2008 - The future of Lebanon...who will decide it? (Hint: Not the Lebanese); by Khairi Janbek; Posted 12:00AM GMT, March 8, 2008; Malaysian election upheaval; UPDATED 8:00am GMT, March 9

    
 
Mar 4 2008 - Iran and the UN Sanctions: Changing behavior or uniting Iran against the West? Posted at 3:00PM GMT; Tuesday, March 4, 2008

    
 
Feb 26 2008 - Will Somalia fall back to Islamist control? The Middle East...China's new playground? UPDATED 6:00PM GMT, Monday, March 3, 2008

    
 
Feb 19 2008 - Get your program here...can't tell the friends from the enemies without one; posted 10PM GMT, Tuesday, February 19, 2008

    
 
Feb 11 2008 - Remember the mercenaries...nothing has changed; posted 8AM GMT, Tuesday, February 12, 2008

    
 
Feb 5 2008 - The Bush Legacy...a nuclear Iran; posted 7:00PM GMT; February 5, 2008

    
 
Feb 1 2008 - US kills...in Pakistan; Posted Friday, February 1, 2008

    
 
Jan 23 2008 - Asia's Chokepoint - The Malacca Straits

    
 
Jan 15 2008 - Chokepoints and flashpoints: The risks of the ocean's passageways

    
 
Jan 9 2008 - Will Bush rescue the Annapolis accord as he visits the Middle East for essentially the first time; Posted 8:00AM GMT, January 9, 2008

    
 
Jan 4 2008 - Questions for 2008...Will a new US President be able to repair the damage? Posted 12:00AM GMT, Saturday, January 5, 2008

    
 
Dec 21 2007 - Putin's rise, Bush's fall; Posted 10AM GMT Friday, December 21, 2007

    
 
Dec 17 2007 - Why the flip-flop by the US at Bali? Posted 8:00AM GMT, Monday, December 17, 2007

    
 
Dec 12 2007 - Showdown over Kosovo? Posted 12:00AM GMT, Thursday, December 13, 2007

    
 
Dec 10 2007 - Are we witnessing another "Mission Accomplished"? Posted 8:00PM GMT, December 10, 2007...

    
 
Dec 6 2007 - Thank you to all those who commented on the Musharraf Observation; What's next for Iran? Posted 8:00PM GMT, Thursday, December 6; UPDATED 4:00AM GMT Friday, December 7, 2007...

    
 
Dec 2 2007 - "A solid foundation but a challenging future" by Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan; Posted 5:00 AM GMT, Monday, December 3, 2007

    
 
Dec 1 2007 - Watch this space at Midnight East Coast US time tonight; 5:00AM GMT. Our Observation tomorrow has been written by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf who will begin sharing his views for the future of Pakistan.

    
 
Nov 28 2007 - The Annapolis Peace Summit; An Observation by Khairi Janbek; Posted 5:00PM GMT, Wednesday, November 28, 2007...

    
 
Nov 26 2007 - The Annapolis peace summit: expect a start but fear a finish; Posted 6:00AM GMT, Tuesday, November 27, 2007

    
 
Nov 23 2007 - ASEAN punts on human rights; Islamists, democracy and Jordan's elections; Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2007; UPDATED 6:00PM GMT, Friday, November 23, 2007

    
 
Nov 17 2007 - The calming of Iraq; Does Russia benefit from the nuclear standoff with Iran? Posted, 9:00PM GMT, Saturday, November 17, 2007; UPDATED 8:00AM GMT November 19, 2007

    
 
Nov 15 2007 - US keeping its Pakistan options open; Posted 8:00AM GMT, Thursday, November 15, 2007...

    
 
Nov 12 2007 - The new cold war continues; The media blows Pakistan; UN says Somalia crisis now worst in Africa; Posted at 7:00AM GMT, Tuesday, November 13, 2007; UPDATED 8:00AM GMT, Wednesday, November 14...

    
 
Nov 9 2007 - Scary places this November: Pakistan, Somalia, US investment banks; Posted 6:00PM GMT, Friday, November 9, 2007; UPDATED: 8:00AM Monday, November 12, 2007...

    
 
Nov 6 2007 - The Annapolis peace summit...real or just a fantasy? Posted Midnight GMT Tuesday, November 7, 2007...

    
 
Nov 1 2007 - The world at play...trade-offs among Russia, China, and the US; Posted 8:00AM GMT, November 2, 2007; Updated 8:00AM GMT, November 5, 2007

    
 
Oct 29 2007 - Pondering US strategy on Iran; Russia, China, India, the US: Shifting alliances, confrontational strategies...and a new Cold War; Posted 8:00AM GMT, October 31, 2007 UPDATED 6:00AM GMT, November 1, 2007

    
 
Oct 28 2007 - If we believed everything global leaders say, we ought to be at peace. Posted 2PM GMT, October 29, 2007

    
 
Oct 25 2007 - Is President Bush winning? Posted 12:01AM GMT, October 26

    
 
Oct 23 2007 - The end of the Middle East nation state? Do Presidents Bush and Ahmadinejad actually agree on Iran's nuclear program and just don't know it yet? Posted 8:00AM GMT, Tuesday, October 23, 2007; UPDATED 8:00AM October 24, 2007

    
 
Oct 22 2007 - Dramatic weekend events shape a global realignment; Posted 8:00AM, Monday, October 22, 2007; UPDATED 4:30PM GMT

    
 
Oct 17 2007 - Putin the puppetmaster...The Caspian Summit: No progress on splitting up this big [sea][lake] but lots of progress on isolating the US; Posted October 18, UPDATED 6:00PM GMT, October 19, 2007

    
 
Oct 15 2007 - Turks tell the US House there will be consequences to a full resolution on Armenian genocide; Putin disses Rice and heads to a troubled Caspian summit; China's 17th Communist Party Congress opens with world wondering if Hu can hit goals; Posted, 8:00AM GMT, Monday, October 15, 2007, UPDATED 6:00AM GMT, Tuesday, October 16, 2007

    
 
Oct 10 2007 - Growing problems with a critical ally as Congress challenges President Bush for the worst global strategist title; Posted October 11, 2007; UPDATED 7:00AM GMT October 12, 2007

    
 
Oct 4 2007 - Lots of strategic news: Missile defense assertions challenged...Will Russia respond? Idiocy of NATO expansion; Compromise between Iran and US or will US install another Saddam? More sweet nothings from Myanmar's neighbors; Posted October 5, 2007

    
 
Oct 3 2007 - Where are the monks? and Ukrainian election confusion; Posted October 4, 2007

    
 
Oct 2 2007 - Putin wants to join the leader for life club; Posted October 3, 2007

    
 
Oct 1 2007 - The US: Smart and dumb; The lessons of the Myanmar street demonstrations; Posted October 2, 2007

    
 
Sep 30 2007 - Georgia: another front in the US/Russia conflict; A new nuke facility in Iran?; Will Hezbollah start selling iPhones?

    
 
Sep 28 2007 - Posted September 27

    
 
Sep 26 2007 - The monks of Myanmar...tougher than they look; Watch the declining dollar; No dinos in oil? Posted September 27; Updated September 28, 2007...

    
 
Sep 25 2007 - The Monks of Myanmar...a brave Saffron Revolution" Posted September 25, 2007...

    
 
Sep 24 2007 - Iraq, The Sequel...concerns growing a US attack on Iran will make it a "Red October"...Posted September 24, Updated 8:00AM GMT September 25

    
 
Sep 18 2007 - Israel's mystery raid on Syria...what happened in the early morning hours of September 6? Posted September 21, 2007; UPDATED 10:00PM GMT September 23 (new articles, new theories)

    
 
Sep 16 2007 - Global Power Barometer Profile: Than Shwe, 74, Myanmar Dictator

    
 
Sep 13 2007 - Bush speech reaction: Poor to awful but many analysts and editorial boards see gradual drawdown as only option; Posted September 14, 2007...

    
 
Sep 12 2007 - Early indications are that Administration Iraq PR drive is working; Israel holds its powder; Posted September 13, 2007

    
 
Sep 11 2007 - Has the White House overplayed stay the course? Posted September 12, 2007...

    
 
Sep 10 2007 - The world reacts to the Patraeus report; Will Israel invade Gaza? Watch the housing bubble; More on the Moroccan elections...Posted September 10, 2007

    
 
Sep 9 2007 - The Patraeus report; Islamists don't do well in Moroccan elections; Posted September 10

    
 
Sep 6 2007 - 9/11 6 years latter...who's winning the Bush/bin Laden battle? Posted September 7, 2007 UPDATED 12:00AM GMT September 8

    
 
Sep 5 2007 - Global Power Barometer Profile: Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister-Ethiopia

    
 
Aug 31 2007 - Is Bush ready to declare victory and leave? US wins with diplomacy; Iran, Turkey, Russia; Updated September 5 6AM GMT

    
 
Aug 29 2007 - Brinksmanship = war? Elections...who gets to play? Posted August 30, 2007...

    
 
Aug 28 2007 - 84 year record of secular rule in Turkey ends with election of Islamist Abdullah Gul as President...the global reaction...Posted August 29, 2007

    
 
Aug 27 2007 - Islamist Democracy...Is Washington wrong again? Posted August 27, 2007...will update after Turkish Parliament votes

    
 
Aug 23 2007 - Can a pipeline deal possibly save Afghanistan? Posted Friday, August 24, 2007

    
 
Aug 21 2007 - Myanmar: Seedlings of evil; US: Loving Fatah to death; Posted August 22 and UPDATED August 23, 2007 ...

    
 
Aug 20 2007 - Watch Central Asia!; Arab nationalists vs. Islamists; Posted August 20/21, 2007...

    
 
Aug 16 2007 - This year's "Giant Sucking Sound" Posted August 17; UPDATED August 18

    
 
Aug 14 2007 - Product quality is hitting China hard...could it trash the "peaceful rise" and open opportunities for others? Updated August 16...

    
 
Aug 12 2007 - Global Power Barometer Profile: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov

    
 
Aug 7 2007 - A unique perspective on Iran; an interview with Kaveh Afrasiabi; Posted August 8/9, 2007

    
 
Aug 6 2007 - Watch for Kaveh Afrasiabi's observation on Iran...Wednesday; Will Hezbollah take on Israel late this summer? Posted August 6; Update August 7:

    
 
Aug 5 2007 - Watch for Kaveh Afrasaibi

    
 
Aug 2 2007 - How to fight terror, Part 3b: Solutions -- Cooling the passion; Posted August 3, 2007

    
 
Jul 31 2007 - How to fight terror, Part 3: Special forces, cops and political science; Posted July 31/August 1, 2007

    
 
Jul 30 2007 - The rise of Russia...has anyone in the Bush Administration noticed?; Posted July 30:

    
 
Jul 26 2007 - How to fight terrorism, Part 2; Posted July 26/27, 2007

    
 
Jul 25 2007 - What's the US strategy in Pakistan; How to fight terror, Part 1; July 25 UPDATE

    
 
Jul 24 2007 - Pakistan update; How to fight terror, Part 1; Posted July 24

    
 
Jul 22 2007 - Will the US attack al Qaeda in northwest Pakistan? Posted Monday, July 23, 2007

    
 
Jul 19 2007 - Musharraf not seen following through on threat to hit religious extremists; Posted July 19

    
 
Jul 18 2007 - Posted July 18, 2007

    
 
Jul 17 2007 - July 17: Pakistan update; Critical period in the Middle East...

    
 
Jul 16 2007 - Pakistan not yet at the brink but it's tense...UPDATE July 16, 2007

    
 
Jul 13 2007 - No more Mr. Nice Guy...The Pakistan situation; UPDATE July 15:

    
 
Jul 11 2007 - Posted 8:00AM GMT July 11; UPDATE July 12...

    
 
Jul 9 2007 - Posted Monday, July 9: Russia manages the US

    
 
Jul 3 2007 - Posted July 8, 2007...

    
 
Jul 2 2007 - Posted July 2, 2007

    
 
Jun 29 2007 - Posted June 29

    
 
Jun 28 2007 - Posted June 28

    
 
Jun 26 2007 - Posted June 27

    
 
Jun 25 2007 - Posted June 26

    
 
Jun 21 2007 - June 25 Observation

    
 
Jun 20 2007 - June 21 Observation

    
 
Jun 18 2007 - Posted June 19; UPDATED June 20

    
 
Jun 4 2007 - Posted June 15, UPDATED June 18

    

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