June 2, 2012

Syrian Conflict: The Spillover Effect in Lebanon

The violence and discord in Syria is starting to spill over into neighboring nations.

March 19, 2012

China's Rare-Earth Power-Play

China is becoming an oppressive hegemon when it comes to the mining of rare-earth materials.

November 26, 2011

Boko Haram: New Security Threat for US in Nigeria

Possible Al Qaeda links to terror group in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, and a major and growing oil exporter to the US.

July 10, 2011

Radicalizing Home-Grown Muslims

Middle-class families and students appear to provide the most fertile ground for the seeds of radicalization.

June 19, 2011

Understanding the Taliban Insurgency: The Cause, Motivation, and Culture of Resistance

An essential guide to what's really going on in Afghanistan.

June 5, 2011

Making Sense of the Syrian Uprising

Ruled by a tribe comprising 7% of the population, supported by Iran, and experiencing four years of drought.

April 27, 2011

Who is Fighting Libya's Civil War?

A guide to the geography and dynamics of tribal power in Libya.