Last week marked the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon that ushered in what has come to be known as the "global war on terror." The occasion provides an opportune moment to take stock of the prevailing trends in America's longstanding struggle against Islamic extremism. Unfortunately, the news is anything but encouraging.
China ends Mongolian language education;
Signs suggest Xi plans to "reign for the ultra-long term";
$50 billion in cryptocurrency moves out of China in past year;
China, Switzerland explore renewal of "secret" extradition deal;
China launches new advanced warship for Pakistan Navy
Iran's censorship noose tightens;
Rights watchdog details depths of regime brutality;
Opposition calls for stepped up U.S. assistance
The limits of the Saudi-Pakistani partnership;
Thai protests challenge the military-monarchy nexus;
Indian takes the high ground at Pangong Lake;
Huawei contract left PNG data center defenseless
In wake of Navalny poisoning, Germany rethinks Nord Stream;
American wings over Ukraine;
Russia's teachers wary of new vaccine;
Moscow vexed over Serbia-Kosovo deal;
Melting permafrost opens craters in Siberia