Bush calls terror war ‘struggle for civilisation’
In major speech, he also defends Iraq War, but draws flak for politicising 9/11.
IN A speech that ended a day of moving
Author: Derwin Pereira
Fundamental shift in U.S.-Asia ties
Analysts see China as main beneficiary as US makes war on terror its focus
SEPT 11 fundamentally altered US-Asia ties, forcing a reassessment
Challenge of engaging a rising power / Containment won’t work now
U.S. MILITARY POLICY TOWARDS CHINA
Fearing a challenge in Asia, the US is building stronger alliances and restructuring its forces.
EARLY this month, US
Fewer Muslims support Al-Qaeda
9/11 : 5 YEARS ON
WHO IS WINNING?
Five years after the devastating 9/11 terror attacks, many around the world are wondering who's winning
The new nightmare
9/11: 5 YEARS ON
Weapons of mass destruction in the hands of terrorists.
WHILE the world’s attention has been focused on plots to bomb
Anti-US feelings rising: Pew chief
9/11 : 5 YEARS ON
What have been the major changes in perceptions towards America since 9/11?
In 2002, when we did our first
US Congress prepares to tackle security issues
GLOBAL AGENDA
Sept 4 - 10
WORLD
WHAT IT IS
THE US Congress returns tomorrow from its recess to face an ambitious legislative agenda and mid-term
Without Zoellick, who is going to hug the panda now?
Is concept of responsible stakeholder' - coined to describe China's role in world affairs - fast losing its relevance?
LAST December, United States
Public hit by ‘terror fatigue’
Polls find concern about terrorism has flagged across the world.
EVEN as details were emerging of a major plot to blow up flights
North Korea reported to be readying nuke test
NORTH Korea is on the verge of conducting an underground nuclear test, according to reports here.
The news comes less than a month
The Hambali dilemma
US officials are said to have offered to hand over terrorist but Indonesia is now not keen
AFTER demanding for months that the
US on edge: 2 big scares in 24 hours
Port evacuated on fears of explosives cargo; woman disrupts flight.
THE United States remains on edge with two major terrorist scares in 24