CFR.org provides a collection of resources to help explain the array of issues surrounding Israel's 60th anniversary.

Experts warn of a humanitarian tragedy in Myanmar, but the country's government continues to block widespread access for aid workers.

As the humanitarian crisis in Somalia deepens, experts see bleak prospects for reconciliation talks between the transitional government and the Islamist opposition.

Myanmar's disaster is compounded by its government, which appears to be restricting aid for political reasons.

As India emerges as an important global player, its foreign policy seeks to balance the country's growing U.S. ties with national interests.

The Bush administration continues to accuse Iran of fueling violence in Iraq, even as some experts disagree on what Tehran’s objectives might be.

The Iraq war has confounded and surprised U.S. policymakers over five years, and is expected to remain a challenge for a new administration.

The extension of the Mahdi Army militia’s cease-fire could improve security in Iraq, but it may also be a smart tactical move for a powerful foe.

The visit by Iran’s president to Iraq, while symbolic of improving neighborly relations, could also signal a surge in clout for long-isolated Tehran.

A week before President Bush heads to Africa, violence in Kenya and an attempted coup in Chad highlight the shortcomings of conflict resolution efforts.

Zimbabwe’s economic crisis has propelled its citizens into South Africa and Botswana. Both countries are feeling the strain.

North Korea’s missed deadline on its denuclearization pact and new tough rhetoric revive concerns about the regime’s sincerity and stability.

President Bush’s Mideast trip focused as much on Iran as his plan for peace between Palestinians and Israelis. But he added insight on their shared future. 

Washington wants Persian Gulf allies to help contain Iranian influence, and a major arms sale to Saudi Arabia is an example of that commitment. But many Gulf Arabs states prefer a more nuanced approach.

Analysts say Kenya’s turmoil presents an urgent strategic challenge. To confront it, policymakers must look beyond tribal politics.

Israeli-Palestinian issues may be the least of President Bush’s worries on a presidential trip meant to bolster the Annapolis peace process.

Benazir Bhutto’s death leaves a void not only in Pakistan’s politics but also in Washington’s policies toward South Asia, nonproliferation, and the war on terror.

Pledges of more resources for Afghanistan have buoyed hopes for a rejuvenated NATO mission. Yet concerns persist about the alliance’s viability there.

Turkish military strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq underscore the ethnic tensions mounting in the region. The unsettled matter of Kirkuk also feeds insecurity.

The volatile mixture of government troops, rebels, and lawlessness in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province threatens to draw in neighboring states and destabilize the region.