How They See Us
Turmoil over U.S. bases in Japan 
The Japanese want U.S. military bases on Okinawa moved to a less-populated part of the island or to a location outside of Japan.
Demonizing Muslims after Fort Hood
When it was reported that the U.S. Army psychiatrist who allegedly committed a massacre in Fort Hood was a Muslim, that became the most important facet of the story for the U.S. media, said an editorial in Saudi Arabia’s Arab News.
The U.S. again does Israel’s bidding
Has the Obama administration given up trying to rein in Israel? asked Lebanon’s Daily Star in an editorial.
Aid to Pakistan comes with a price
Pakistan reacts to the conditions set down by the Kerry-Lugar bill in order to receive aid worth $1.5 billion a year for the next five years.
Plotting attacks against Iran
Iranians are asking themselves what role the U.S. played in the suicide bombing attack in southeastern Iran.
Did Obama deserve the peace prize?
How other countries have reacted to President Obama's receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
Waffling over Afghanistan
President Obama has scheduled multiple meetings with analysts, diplomats, soldiers, and scholars to hear various views on what to do about Afghanistan.
Why the U.S. is pressuring Iran
How the Middle East views the tension between Iran and the U.S.
Backtracking on missile defense
Last week, the U.S. announced that it was canceling its plan to build a missile defense system in the Czech Republic and Poland to protect against a nuclear attack from Iran.
Meddling in Afghan elections
Foreigners are “making a mockery” of our presidential election, said Afghanistan’s Weesa in an editorial.
Using mercenaries in ‘death squads’
Recently released U.S. government reports show that under the Bush administration the CIA hired contractors from the private firm Blackwater to participate in “death squads” intended to hunt suspected al Qaida terrorists.
U.S. troops to use Colombian bases
The presidents of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called a summit to debate the U.S.-Colombian agreement to give U.S. troops access to Colombian military bases for the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.
Talking to the junta in Myanmar
Sen. Jim Webb became the first top U.S. official to meet Than Shwe, the head of Myanmar’s ruling military junta, when he traveled to the country to win the release of John Yettaw.
Getting through to North Korea
Is Bill Clinton's visit to Pyongyang the start of a new dialogue with North Korea?
Extraditing an autistic hacker
Gary McKinnon, a 43-year-old Scot with Asperger’s syndrome, hacked into nearly 100 Pentagon and NASA computers and now faces extradition to the U.S. to stand trial.
How they see us: Is universal health care un-American?
The biggest trouble is the attitude of American patients—they expect the best from their medical providers and don't seem to realize that their health care is already rationed.
Investigating Bush-era torture
Should the Obama administration investigate the Bush administration's interrogation policies or should it put the past behind and tackle the country's long list of other problems?
Obama talks straight to Africa
Why President Obama's tough message to Africa was well-received
‘Resetting’ relations with Russia
Different interests, different goals, and dealing with two different leaders may hamper President Obama's ability to reset relations with Russia.
Snubbing Nigeria for Ghana
The first African-American president will soon make his first official state visit to an African country. Why did he favor Ghana over Nigeria?
