| June 25, 2010 This Week on ForeignAffairs.com This newsletter is sponsored by World Leaders Travel. 
Essay - Jul/Aug 2010 Stephen Biddle, Fotini Christia, and J Alexander ThierSince 2001, the West has tried to build a strong centralized government in Afghanistan. But such an approach fits poorly with the country's history and political culture. The most realistic and acceptable alternative models of governance are decentralized democracy and a system of internal mixed sovereignty. Read
Essay - Jul/Aug 2010 Charles King and Rajan Menon A pernicious mix of heavy-handed rule, corrupt governance, high unemployment, and militant Islam has reignited the Russian North Caucasus. Today, it is not only the old conflict zone of Chechnya but also its neighboring republics that are bordering on open civil war. Read
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Snapshot Mohamad BazziTehran's policies reflect only one interpretation of Shiite theology. Returning to the pre-1979 consensus among Shiite religious leaders may be the key to resolving the crisis in Iran. Read
Letter From Thanassis CambanisWhen faced with an economic blockade or diplomatic isolation, Hamas has leveraged its position into either greater control over Gaza or greater political influence beyond its boundaries. Such a policy of opportunism has allowed Hamas to outmaneuver policymakers in Israel and the United States. Read | 
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