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Google announced Thursday that they've taken their Street View cameras on a hiking trip around the Galapagos islands — above ground, and under water.

By Max Fisher

Feb 12, 2010

Peace In Yemen, But Will It Last?

The government and rebels' fraught ceasefire is already fraying

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By Max Fisher

Feb 11, 2010

What If Iran Really Went Nuclear?

Some say it might not matter as much as you think

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By Max Fisher

Feb 11, 2010

Why Is Iran Blocking Gmail?

A surprising tactic on the anniversary of the Revolution

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By Max Fisher

Feb 10, 2010

How Can Washington Help the Iranian People?

Conflicting ideas show it wouldn't be easy

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By Heather Horn

Feb 9, 2010

What Were the American Missionaries Thinking?

Theories on an attempted child abduction in Haiti

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By Max Fisher

Feb 9, 2010

Why the Drone Killing of a Taliban Leader Matters

It may be the CIA's revenge

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By Max Fisher

Feb 8, 2010

Will Obama's Hard-Line Deter Iran Nuclear Program?

If Iran can even develop them, that is

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By Heather Horn

Feb 5, 2010

Commentators Admit: EU Summit Not Worth the Trip

If Europeans can't get along, then why should Obama bother?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

How We Averted Potential Disaster in Iraq This Week

A potentially catastrophic Constitutional crisis was miraculously resolved

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 3, 2010

Morning Vid: In Beck's World, U.S. Ruled by China

Despite escalating tensions between the two countries, Beck says China is America's "boss"

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By Max Fisher

Feb 2, 2010

Is the Arab World Turning Against Iran?

Experts once again envision a U.S.-Arab alliance. Is it a pipe dream?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 1, 2010

Lunchtime Vid: The Story of Blackwater's Youngest Victim

The family of nine-year-old Ali Kinani speaks out

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By Max Fisher

Jan 29, 2010

U.K. Inquiry Asks: Was the Iraq Invasion Illegal?

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair's ongoing testify could address a question that's loomed for seven years

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By Nicole Allan

Jan 27, 2010

How to Fix the Haiti Adoption Process

Finding the balance between facilitating adoption and thwarting exploitation is tricky

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By John Hudson

Jan 25, 2010

Why Did Bill Gates Downplay Chinese Censorship?

Some suspect the billionaire philanthropist wants to capitalize on Google's dispute with China

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By Max Fisher

Jan 25, 2010

Why Iraq's Execution of 'Chemical Ali' Matters for the U.S.

Ali Hassan al-Majid's long and complex role in U.S.-Iraqi relations ends today

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By Heather Horn

Jan 22, 2010

China Daily Editorial: The U.S. Controls the Internet

How can the Internet be free if it's run by the United States? A state-run newspaper slaps back at Clinton's speech.

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By Max Fisher

Jan 22, 2010

U.S. Leaders Split Over Afghan Militias

Ambassador Eikenberry blocks the military's contentious strategy of hiring local militias

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By Heather Horn

Jan 21, 2010

Analogy of the Day

Secretary Clinton compares Internet repression to a child trapped under rubble

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By Heather Horn

Jan 21, 2010

A Fifth Freedom: Freedom to Surf

There used to be four. But Hillary Clinton has found a fifth one on the web.

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By Max Fisher

Jan 21, 2010

The New, Improved Taliban

Now with added violence and cruelty

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By Heather Horn

Jan 21, 2010

Op-ed Spotlight: Kristof Says Yes, Give Aid to Haiti

Nicholas Kristof parries arguments against giving longterm development aid to Haiti

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By Heather Horn

Jan 20, 2010

What China Loses by Losing Google

Reaching back to the Protestant reformation, commentators draw some telling comparisons to history

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By Heather Horn

Jan 19, 2010

French Op-Eds Bristle at American Handling of Haiti

Editorials from leading French papers gripe about American bossiness in relief efforts

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By Heather Horn

Jan 15, 2010

Chinese Perspectives on Google-China Standoff

Translated reactions to Google's anti-censorship stand range from exultant to critical

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By Max Fisher

Jan 15, 2010

Could Iraq's Banning of Top Sunni Officials Reignite Violence?

The move, leading up to March elections, may risk re-opening the bloody sectarian divide of 2005

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By Jake Simpson

Jan 15, 2010

U.S. Toughens Stance as Nigeria Copes With Absent President

The country must deal with a tougher U.S. stance and an absent president

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By Heather Horn

Jan 14, 2010

Op-eds Rally Around Google's Stand, Tech Firms Don't

Newspapers are hailing Google's threat to leave China over censorship, but rivals aren't following suit

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By Max Fisher

Jan 13, 2010

After Thwarted Terror Plot, How Stable Is Iraq?

Iraqi security forces uncovered what could have become one of the worst attacks in years

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By Heather Horn

Jan 13, 2010

International Fallout of Google's Blow to Censorship

Will other companies follow suit? Will China become increasingly isolated on the international stage?

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By Max Fisher

Jan 12, 2010

Who Killed Iranian Nuclear Scientist--And Why?

Theories and speculation swirl around the booby-trapped motorbike used to assassinate Masoud Ali Mohammadi

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By Max Fisher

Jan 11, 2010

Morning Vid: SNL Spoofs Yemen

Saturday Night Live mocks American confidence in Yemeni leadership

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By Max Fisher

Jan 11, 2010

Should Israel Reconsider Gaza Policy?

An Israeli air strike and reports that the CIA bomber was 'enraged' by war reignite the Gaza controversy

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By Max Fisher

Jan 8, 2010

U.K. Politics in Turmoil After Failed Ouster of Prime Minister

Members of Gordon Brown's own party tried to force him out of office, creating an opening for Tories

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By Heather Horn

Jan 8, 2010

Malaysian Commentators Condemn Church Firebombing

Conflict over Christian use of the word "Allah" escalates after unidentified men firebombed three Malaysian churches

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By Max Fisher

Jan 7, 2010

Is a Revolution Coming in Iran?

After seven months of protests, observers debate whether the green movement could topple Iran's leadership

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By John Hudson

Jan 4, 2010

World's Tallest Tower's Dazzling Architecture, Hubris

Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower officially opens to a mix of fascination and dismissiveness

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jan 4, 2010

What to Do About Yemen?

As foreign policy experts turn their eyes to the fragile state, many warn that the U.S. should tread lightly

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By Heather Horn

Jan 2, 2010

Condemning the Attack on Danish Cartoonist

Harsh reactions to an attempt on a controversial Muhammed cartoon author's life

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Dec 31, 2009

How Will the Killing of 7 Agents Affect the CIA?

A tragic day for agents in Afghanistan raises questions about security and morale

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By Heather Horn

Dec 29, 2009

China Executes British Drug Smuggler, Sparking International Outcry

Chinese execution of an allegedly mentally-ill British citizen causes a furious online debate

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By Max Fisher

Dec 28, 2009

Who Won the Day?

Marc Lynch on Arab Reactions

What do Arabs think of the failed attack?

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