Charlie Scheiner is an analyst from Lao Hamutuk, a rights organization that monitors the development of East Timor's social and civic institutions.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

Jan Filip Stanilko,an analyst at the Warsaw-based Sobieski Institute, a political think tank, explains why the old plans made Poland feel more secure.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

But Louise Khabure, an analyst on the LRA for International Crisis Group, thinks this analysis is unlikely.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

Masha Lipman is an analyst with Moscow's Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

Afghan analyst Candace Rondeaux of the International Crisis Group says that puts the United States in an awkward position because the U.S.and Mr.Karzai are inextricably linked in Afghan minds.

VOA: standard.2009.08.03

Abbas Milani, an analyst at The Hoover Institution, "I certainly know of no time in Iranian history where the democratic discourse, and the social basis of democracy have been as strong."

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

Lisa Curtis is an analyst at the Heritage Foundation: "When somebody like Shahzad is easily able to find training and inspiration and easily connect up with these various militant groups in Pakistan,it shows that there is a certain level of tolerance for terrorist groups in the country."

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

An International Crisis Group Somalia analyst,Rashid Abdi, says the United States has most probably been tracking the suspect for awhile.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

Their bombs did not explode. Analyst Jonathan Wood with the security firm Control Risks in London, says public transport systems are an attractive target.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

has slowed slightly. Analyst say it's due in part to the economic downturn, tougher border enforcement and an increase in workplace raids by police looking for illegals.

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

An international security analyst with experience in kidnapping and ransom negotiations in Somalia tells VOA that an undisclosed amount of money was raised and subsequently paid through local Somali contacts.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

Counterterrorism analyst Brian Fishman of the New America Foundation says the Times Square plot is an indication that al-Qaida is either not willing or not able to deploy seasoned, well-trained operatives.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

While the security forces have been praised for these actions, Andi Widjajanto,a military analyst from the University of Indonesia, is concerned that the increased police activity also indicates an increased level of militant activity.

VOA: standard.2010.03.24

Meir Javedanfar,an Iranian-born Middle East analyst in Tel Aviv says that he thinks the United States will have to make substantial concessions before the Iranian leadership considers improving ties with Washington: "I think if America can offer Iran something that has equal value or exceeds the value of Iran's nuclear program, then the Iranians might consider it.

VOA: standard.2009.03.21