Is China finally coming around on Iran? For years, Beijing's steady backing has helped the Iranian regime frustrate international efforts to isolate and penalize it for its nuclear ambitions. This month, however, there are heartening signs that China is reassessing its longstanding strategic partnership with the Islamic Republic.
United Russia under fire;
Moscow in the driver's seat in Minsk
Al Qaeda at the breaking point;
Turkey takes flak for attacks on journalists;
Hamas mulls joining the Muslim Brotherhood;
Iran raises temperature at critical strait
Close eye on DPRK after Dear Leader's death;
PLA establishes inter-services Military Training Dept
Earlier today, President Obama unveiled a revamped national military strategy in a major address at the Pentagon. While the full details of the strategy—dubbed “Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense”—have yet to be disclosed, early reports offer some important insights into the Administration’s evolving national security and defense priorities.