October 13, 2016
ThailandThe long-reigning Thai king’s tacit support of military coups over the last decade undercuts his past image as a force for stability.
November 8, 2017
Saudi ArabiaWith a bold modernization project, Saudi Arabia is embarking on reforms U.S. policymakers have been urging for decades. The crown prince’s recent crackdown could undermine this crucial effort.
May 15, 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s stability is not under immediate threat, but questions about the Kingdom's fate in longer-term will persist.
October 30, 2015
NepalChinese and Indian relief efforts in the aftermath of the 2015 Nepal earthquake set a precedent for trust building between two countries whose cooperation will be crucial to the prosperity of South A…
April 29, 2015
NepalAlready struggling to meet the needs of its people before its earthquake, the weak government of Nepal faces enormous obstacles in warding off further disaster and harnessing outside aid, writes CFR’…
May 7, 2015
Middle East and North AfricaThe U.S. and Gulf Arab leaders gathering in Camp David are pursuing divergent courses in the Middle East, with differences over Iran nuclear talks likely to drive them further apart, writes CFR’s Ray…
January 10, 2014
Sub-Saharan AfricaU.S. strategic interests in Africa’s Sahel have been marginal for decades, but there is a strong case for expanding ties with regional allies to quell a spreading security threat, write J. Peter Pham…
October 31, 2013
EgyptEgypt’s Muslim Brotherhood needs to withdraw and reform if it’s to become a viable political force in the years ahead. CFR’s Ed Husain highlights a course for change.
June 28, 2010
Saudi ArabiaPresident Obama and Saudi King Abdullah’s meeting on June 29 will include difficult conversations about the Middle East, where Saudis want to be convinced that the United States is serious about supp…