Assad Continues Attacks on Civilians as ICC Lacks Jurisdiction Syrian authorities are reportedly on the verge of granting full access to prisons for the International Red Cross
Rebels, NATO Continue Battle for Control of Libya Libyan Prime Minister requested UN investigation into NATO abuses as US promises the end is near
Pentagon Study Chips at Military Pensions Overly generous benefits packages are increasingly considered unaffordable
Turkey Bombs Kurdish Rebels Just Over Iraq Border The strikes were launched in response to rising violence between Turkish troops and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) of late
Spate of Afghan Killings Signal Enduring Insurgency Civilian casualties are at unprecedented levels, despite the security promised by the surge
US Calls for Assad to Step Down, Aggressive Sanctions to Oust Him Iran and Russia are criticized for continuing to support Syria, despite similar US track record
US-Egypt Military Cooperation Still Strong, Despite Transition’s Missteps A planned military exercise between the two countries has been postponed, yet US military support still strong
Israel Prepares for Mass Protests After Palestinian UN Vote Israel security forces are stockpiling anti-riot equipment and planning for increased military presence in West Bank
