Benny Avni

Here's who's waiting in the wings as the latest Israeli-Palestinian talks falter

Turkey may have relented on its Twitter ban this time, but the social media wars aren't over

Ancient differences between Korea and Japan are frustrating Obama's plans for the region

Obama's decision to surrender Web control could end Internet freedom

Ban Ki-moon is balking over compensating victims of cholera spread by U.N. troops

At the UN, Russia ensures the futures of Ukraine and Syria are interlinked

The Iran nuclear deal and the Syrian civil war will dominate Obama's visit

With protests spreading, Venezuela's rookie strongman tries to be a bit more like Chavez

As Russia moves against Ukraine, an emergency meeting of the Security Council settles nothing

When it comes to Iran and Syria, urging regime change has given way to wishful thinking

Why is China suddenly cozying up to its nemesis? Are they preparing for war?

After exchanging insults for years, the two countries bury their differences as the two presidents cling to each other for reassurance

U.N. efforts to prevent Iran making a nuclear weapon is being undermined by the European courts

The running battle in Cairo between the army, pro-democracy forces and Islamists prompts nary a mention in the U.S.

How Iran was invited, then disinvited to the Montreux peace talks to discuss the future of Assad

The latest Syrian civil war summit is a mess. Even the guest list is up for grabs

Only America can keep the Arab states from collapse.

Ariel Sharon was bold, brave, creative, politically astute -- and self-destructive.

Only America can keep the Arab states from collapse

Turkey and Mexico are moving in opposite directions

In 2014, expect two countries to head in different directions: Mexico up – and Turkey down.

Juggling Iran nukes, Syrian poison gas and the Palestinian-Israeli dispute may prove too much.

Juggling Iran nukes, Syrian poison gas and the Palestinian-Israeli dispute may prove too much

Unless Mexico invites in foreign oil investors soon, a country with the world's second-largest untapped crude reserves could become a net energy importer.

Unless Mexico invites in foreign oil investors soon, a country with the world's second-largest untapped crude reserves could become a net energy importer

To destroy Syria's chemical weapons, the U.N. needs the autocrat to stick around and help.

To destroy Syria's chemical weapons, the U.N. needs the autocrat to stick around and help

Is flying B-52s over islands claimed by China enough to deter further encroachment on Japanese territory?

Is flying B-52s over islands claimed by China enough to deter further encroachment on Japanese territory?

The U.S. made a rare foray into the East China Sea, drawing attention to the wide gap between American military abilities and those of China.