As Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad continues his slaughter, the issue is not whether more forceful U.S. action to stop him is risk-free.
Iran combats mounting sanctions with cash payouts...;
...But domestic discontent continues to deepen;
Iran ramps up its war on drugs;
After the coalition, Iraqi insurgents focus on Iran;
Iranian regime seeks help censoring the internet
Still no justice for Sergei Magnitsky;
Term limits for future Russian presidents...just not Putin
New body to audit the PLA;
Anonymous hacker group targets Chinese government
India successfully tests new IRBM;
Fearing Afghan withdrawal, Russia looks to help NATO;
Pakistan issues new guidelines to resume ties with U.S.;
Taliban open spring offensive with brazen attack