HEADLINE INDEX FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2012 EDITION SPECIAL OFFER FOR GEOSTRATEGY-DIRECT SUBSCRIBERS BACKGROUNDER New U.S. strategy for China challenged by chairman of Joint Chiefs China alarmed by U.S. development of Independence-class LCS Panetta lifts 'probation' imposed on fifth-gen F-35 fighter development DOSSIER: Farid Ghadry Secularist rebel forces in Syria pressed by Turkey to yield to Islamists FOCUS ON IRAN Iran said conducting attacks, sparking uprisings in Gulf states, Yemen Iran deploys Hizbullah to stop Syrian rebel attacks on IRGC bases Commander: Confrontations in January by Iran Navy surprised U.S. FOCUS ON TERRORISM Report: Hizbullah has expanded operations to Southeast Asia Hamas launches crackdown on Shi'ites in Gaza in effort to foil Iran Iraq kills Al Qaida commander who headed insurgency ops in North FOCUS ON PERSIAN GULF STATES UAE only Arab League state that has combat forces in Afghanistan UAE signs $7B deal to acquire ballistic missile defense from U.S. Saudis join combat air exercise in U.S. to boost interoperability NORTHEAST ASIA REPORT China for first time condemns Iran's nuke program, explores options Alarmed over warming relations with U.S., China chastises Philippines MIDDLE EAST REPORT Israeli intel tracking Syrian WMD in preparation for regime collapse, ballistic missiles Israel deems its field intelligence technology 'most advance' in world Victorious Muslim Brotherhood said ready to confront Egypt's military MILITARY TECHNOLOGY Israel cancels arms deal with Turkey over its warming ties with Iran Israel Navy unveils unmanned surface vessel for maritime ops Boeing, IAI expand accord to produce Arrow-2 BMD interceptors SUBSCRIPTION INFO CONTACT INFO FRONT PAGE BREAKING NEWS EAST-ASIA-INTEL.COM