All Security Watch
- What Obama's former Syria ambassador really thinks of US policy
Robert Ford resigned as US ambassador to Syria earlier this year, and this week he broke his silence, harshly criticizing the Obama administration's response to the three-year war.
- Taliban video of Bergdahl release: What does prisoner swap mean for peace?
The Taliban released a propaganda clip of the handover of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Some hope the exchange can create an opening for peace.
- American paranoia and Bowe Bergdahl
The Taliban prisoner swap for Bowe Bergdahl might do some good, but fear and anger are getting in the way of a realistic appraisal.
- Security at new heights on eve of China's Tiananmen anniversary
Arrests and detentions are up, and security officials have at times barred tourists from the square. June 4 is also 'Internet maintenance day,' with many sites being taken down for 'fixes.'
- Pro-Russia fighters stage predawn assault on Ukrainian border post
Ukraine's new president-elect Petro Poroshenko faces a stiff challenge in prosecuting an "anti-terrorist" operation in eastern Ukraine, where a border patrol camp has come under heavy fire.
- Five Taliban released for Sgt. Bergdahl? This is how wars end.
A prisoner swap with sworn enemies is never pleasant. But sometimes, it's necessary.
- Despite Russian drawdown from border, fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
Russian fighters are among the separatist forces battling Ukraine's poorly equipped military for control of eastern provinces. A pullback of Moscow's troops could defuse tensions with the West.
- How did the world react to Obama's outline of the US global role?
One commentator said Europeans should reply to Obama's West Point speech with their own security doctrine. Pakistanis took note of what was included, while Israelis targeted what was not.
- Is Edward Snowden a 'real' spy?
And does it really matter?
- Desperate to cast a ballot, Syrians jam up embassy district in Beirut
Advance voting in Syria's presidential election begins today. Although there is widespread skepticism about the legitimacy of the vote, enthusiasm was high among exiles in Lebanon.
- Syria chemical weapons inspectors shelter in Damascus after surviving ambush
The OPCW inspectors were investigating recent claims that the Syrian regime used chlorine gas on a rebel-held town. Although the chemical is not outright banned, its use in weapons is.
- Anti-coup minister detained in Thailand, as military smothers dissent
The former education minister was detained today after emerging from hiding to urge a return to civilian rule. The military has summoned over 200 journalists, academics, and businessmen.
- Russia blames West for everything that's happening in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says when it comes to Russia's annexation of Crimea and support for separatists in other parts of Ukraine's east, Europe and the US made them do it.
- Can Thailand's coup break the country's deep political impasse? (Update +video)
Thailand's latest coup was presented as a way to bring the nation back to "peace and love." But if not handled carefully, it could lead to more bloodshed.
- China blames terrorists for deadly market bombing in restless Xinjiang region
Thursday's attack was the deadliest so far this year and comes amid a security crackdown in western China where ethnic minority Uighurs bristle under Beijing's rule.
- A jail sentence for Egypt's Mubarak on corruption holds little sign of real change
Former President Hosni Mubarak was given a three-year jail sentence for embezzling $17 million. But Egypt's current elite, largely identical to its old one, is unlikely to stop using the government for personal enrichment.
- Jos market bombing may point to wider terror campaign by Boko Haram
Tuesday's car bombings devastated a market in Jos, Nigeria, where Christians and Muslims have clashed in the past. Boko Haram recently abducted hundreds of schoolgirls.
- Assange threatens to release Snowden info that Greenwald says could endanger lives
Julian Assange attacked Glenn Greenwald yesterday for a redaction in a recent story based on Snowden's NSA documents. Greenwald said it was done to save lives.
- Army takes charge of divided Thailand as critics decry a silent coup
Thailand's Army chief denies that he's staged a coup, insisting that he would return power to civilians provided warring political factions can strike a deal to end months of destabilizing protests.
- US indicts China's PLA hackers: Productive, or desperate?
The Obama administration, clearly frustrated at the extent of Chinese industrial espionage, has indicted five military officers for stealing trade secrets. Does this step make sense?