The new secretary of defense's attempt to open negotiations with the Somalia-based al-Qaeda affiliate raises the question: Does the United States have conditions for negotiating with terrorist groups?

The Chinese Communist Party uses the full spectrum of law enforcement actions to exert leverage. And detaining an American on business could provide political and economic advantages.

Given the lack of a coherent strategic message, it is questionable whether EU cyber sanctions are communicating their red lines and intent effectively. Has the bloc’s cyber sanctions regime already run i...

The drug trade presents a critical challenge to security and stability in Afghanistan. Why hasn’t the U.S. revised its counternarcotics strategy since 2012?

Tension around “Fortress Taiwan,” concern for the Senkakus, and naval exercises in the South China Sea.

What does the succession of Kuwait's new emir signal for the Gulf state's foreign policy?

Are the Kurds seeking self-governance in northern Syria protected?

Nicolas Sarkozy faces a new charge in connection with alleged campaign contributions from the Gadhafi’s.