US Reconstructs Former Military Bases Across Asia-Pacific Bases left in WWII or after the Vietnam War are now being refurbished and put to use in a broader anti-China surge in the region
Turkey-Syria Spat Over Downed Plane Threatens to Escalate the Conflict Internationalizing the internal conflict in Syria can only make things worse
Egypt’s Liberal Parties Accuse US of Intervening in Presidential Election Washington still harps on about support in democracy, even as it does exactly the opposite
Syrian Rebels Accused of Massacring 25 People in Northern Village The dead and mutilated bodies are dressed as shabiha, the term for pro-Assad militiamen
Taliban Lay Siege to Hotel in Another Sign of Robust Insurgency Increased violence and a lively insurgency contradict Obama's claim that the war is coming to an end
US Considering Covert Commando Raids into Pakistan White House is floating the idea, but is reluctant to provoke Islamabad
Former Mubarak PM Ahmed Shafiq Expected to Win Egypt’s Presidency The Obama administration has supported the military leadership and the slide away from democracy every step of the way
US Denies Role in Legal Wrangle Over Julian Assange Assange views the sexual abuse charges against him as a ploy to get him to the US
Iran Detects ‘Massive Cyber Attack’ After Failed Moscow Talks The US continues its aggressive postures towards Iran, despite claiming to be on a diplomatic course
Citing Potential ‘War Crimes’ UN Official Questions Legality of Drone War Christof Heyns, UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, is demanding legal justification from the Obama administration
