All Security Watch
- Beijing responds calmly to India missile test
The Chinese government has underscored its desire for cooperation with India, rather than an arms race.
- India tests missile that can reach China
The successful test launch of India's Agni-V missile means that India now has a long-range missile that can reach China's population centers, giving it a new level of deterrence.
- When Assange meets Nasrallah, you learn the most about Assange
Julian Assange, the embattled Wikileaks leader, started his new chat show with an interview of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- North Korea declares food-for-nukes deal over
Citing the United States' postponement of delivery of food aid, North Korea says that it is no longer obligated to hold off on nuclear development.
- Afghanistan: overinterpreting the Kabul attack
A coordinated attack in the heart of Kabul - which coincided with attacks in three other provinces - isn't a good thing. But sign of imminent defeat or victory? Hardly.
- All parties make contingency plans as Syria's cease-fire wobbles
The US envoy to the UN warned that a monitor mission could be curtailed, while rebel fighters amassed weapons in preparation for a renewal of fighting.
- Egypt's ad hoc transition plan
Leading Egyptian presidential candidates have been tossed out of the race, distrust of Egypt's military rulers is rising, and the timeline for writing a new constitution has been tossed out the window.
- Coup predictions: Africa doesn't look as volatile as you might think
Recent coups in Mali and Guinea-Bissau don't amount to a big continental shift, according to a new statistical analysis.
- Anders Breivik trial gets underway in Norway as defendant claims self-defense
Anders Breivik admitted to July 2011 attacks in Norway that killed more than 70 people, but did not take criminal responsibility for them.
- High stakes for Iran nuclear talks
This weekend is seen as Tehran's best opportunity to make concessions on the Iran nuclear program if it is has any intention of doing so.
- Good Reads: No cyber-utopia for activists
Activists in Syria and elsewhere may find it ever easier to connect online. But the governments that want to thwart them are watching.
- Syria cease-fire takes hold, but could be tested by Friday protests
Although the Syrian regime flouted a deadline earlier this week, it seems to be abiding by the UN cease-fire that went into effect today.
- Sudan says talks off as border fighting with S. Sudan worsens
Khartoum mobilized its military after Sudan's attack Monday and South Sudan's counterattack Tuesday. The fighting could threaten the region's oil production, a Sudanese official predicts.
- China, Philippines dispute raises tensions in South China Sea
With tensions between China and its neighbors over the South China Sea already high, any disagreement runs the risk of becoming militarized.
- Ready for blastoff: North Korea says rocket is set to go
After weeks of preparation, as well as warnings and condemnation from the international community, North Korea is ready to launch a long-range rocket.
- Reports: North Korea planning a new nuclear test
The threat of such a test, coming amid plans to test a controversial rocket this week, is seen as an effort by North Korea to extort more aid from the international community.
- Fear not!
Reality isn't as scary as some would like us to believe.
- Did Libya's revolution topple Mali into crisis?
Maybe, but the Tuaregs have longed for independence for decades, and Mali's security has been declining for years.
- Arms dealer Viktor Bout, blamed for arming Al Qaeda, receives 25 years in prison
An angry Moscow has vowed to repatriate Russian arms merchant Viktor Bout, whom a US court convicted of conspiring to kill American citizens.
- Assad pulling Syria troops out of cities by Tuesday?
Kofi Annan seems to think so. But there are strong grounds for doubt.