World Security Watch Under the Radar
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Under the Radar US and South Korea postpone transfer of wartime control to Seoul
The handover would grant South Korea full control of its military in the event of a conflict. But the transfer might be delayed yet again.
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Under the Radar Why French lawmakers want troops to stay in distant Central African Republic
Moral concerns appear to have outweighed public disapproval of the deployment in the national assembly's vote Tuesday.
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Under the Radar UN nuclear inspectors throw a bone to 'Trust Iran' camp (+video)
Iran has assured skeptical diplomats that it is slowing its nuclear work. The latest report from the UN nuclear agency backs them up.
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Under the Radar US, Iran pledge to play nicer on home front
The US and Iran have attacked each other in public to sell nuclear talks to skeptical audiences at home. But harsh words have eroded trust.
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Under the Radar Could Sochi give an Olympian boost to EU-Ukraine diplomacy?
With Vladimir Putin focused on the Games in Sochi, some experts say that will keep Russian eyes off of Ukraine – opening the door for the EU to cut a deal with Yanukovych.
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Under the Radar Saudi Arabia woos Pakistan with $1.5 billion grant. Why now?
As US president Barack Obama looks to mend ties with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh today, the Saudis hope to shore up regional support. Their $1.5 billion gift has raised suspicions among Pakistanis.
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Under the Radar Turkey bans YouTube as Syrian incursion plan is exposed (+video)
Turkey has tried to stay out of the Syrian war, but a leaked recording shows officials planning a limited action. The government has blocked YouTube to halt the spread of the recording.
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Under the Radar Syrian rebels tout a fighting force the US can work with
The Syrian opposition says it finally has a rebel group that rejects extremism, welcomes a diplomatic solution, and can win a fight. Now, where are its weapons?
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Under the Radar Happy Nowruz? Iran finds fault with Obama's new year greeting.
Both President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry hit positive notes in their messages. But Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was critical of other elements.
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Under the Radar US, Taiwan save F-16 upgrade deal after budget cut
Pentagon budget cuts made it appear that Taiwan's F-16s would not receive promised upgrades, even as neighbor China boosts military spending.
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Under the Radar Syria's secretive rocket industry spotlighted by Israeli weapons seizure (+video)
When Israel seized a cache of weapons last week, it played up Iran's role. But Syrian-made rockets in the shipment show its sophistication in developing longer-range missiles.
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Under the Radar Why President Obama stopped calling Turkish leader Erdogan
The US used to hold Turkey up as a role model for the Middle East. But today, as it floats the possibility of banning Facebook and YouTube, Turkey has lost its shine.
Today at the FIFA World Cup 2014
Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes and US' Jermaine Jones go for a header during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, June 26. Germany upset USA 1-0.
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Under the Radar Could Sochi give an Olympian boost to EU-Ukraine diplomacy?
With Vladimir Putin focused on the Games in Sochi, some experts say that will keep Russian eyes off of Ukraine – opening the door for the EU to cut a deal with Yanukovych.
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Under the Radar To protect Shiites, Hezbollah imposes its own checkpoints in Lebanon
A spate of suicide bombings against Shiite areas of Lebanon – retaliation for Hezbollah's battlefield assistance to the Syrian regime – has prompted demands for greater protection.
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Under the Radar Eying Taliban, Pakistan military moves into strategic Swat Valley
The Pakistan military is constructing a base in the Swat Valley to ward off threats from the Pakistan Taliban and spillover conflict from Afghanistan.
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Under the Radar Turkey wakes up to blowback threat from Al Qaeda-linked fighters in Syria
Turkey is increasingly concerned about the proliferation of Al Qaeda-linked fighters along its border with Syria. This week its military fired on jihadist targets in Syria.
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Under the Radar In Philippines, family politics muddy post-typhoon rebuild
Reconstruction aid is arriving in Tacloban but its mayor is sparring with Philippine President Benigno Aquino. Both are scions of rival political families.
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Under the Radar Look who's trying to defuse tension in the East China Sea
Taiwan's calls for talks about China's new air zone aren't being taken too seriously. Here's why there may be something more to them.
