February | 2013 | Watching America

China: Communication Breakdown

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in China Daily

Thailand: US Budget Sequestration Is Folly

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in The Nation

Austria: Obama: The Bearer of Hope

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Der Standard

Edited by Natalie Clager

Kenya: US Pledges First Direct Aid to Syria Rebel Fighters

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Daily Nation

Coalition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, who stood beside Kerry as he made the announcement, expressed disappointment, suggesting the West was overly focused on the presence of Islamists among rebels.

U.A.E.: Fatigue in GCC-US Ties?

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Khaleej Times

A combination of economic, political and security factors have diminished American influence in the Gulf region during the last decade.

Saudi Arabia: Palestinian Tensions Set to Persist Until Obama's Visit

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Arab News

France: United States: Drones and the New Laws of War

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in L'Express

Without our really being aware, the art of war is undergoing crucial transformations right in front of our eyes.

Edited by Mary Young

Russia: Missile Defense Hits a Brick Wall

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Moscow Times

Russia: Russians Savor Kerry's Description of 'Stupid' Americans

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in St. Petersburg Times

Sergei Markov, a member of the Public Chamber and a former State Duma deputy with United Russia, said Americans may not be stupid but they do lack broad-based knowledge. He said he has spoken with many ordinary Americans and found that instead they are 'very developed' in moral principles, pragmatism and leadership qualities.

Russia: World War III Era

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Vzglyad

OPD 15 February 2013

Israel: Chill Out, Obama and Kerry

Robin Koerner - February 28, 2013. Published in Israel Hayom

Israel: The World Grows Indifferent to Iran