1. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) participate in a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), June 5, 2010

    Can America Afford Deeper Defense Cuts?

    Military leaders and analysts warn against reducing defense spending by the hundreds of billions over the next ten years.

  1. Men stare across the bay of Shanghai, China, April 10, 2010 (Ying Tang)

    China Won’t Own This Century

    Economic progress has convinced the Chinese to accept one party rule but what happens if growth inevitably slows down?

  1. A Pakistani newspaper reports the death of Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011

    Does Al Qaeda Still Matter?

    Without its charismatic leader, the infamous terrorist network may be damaged beyond repair.

  1. Avenue of the Americas, New York City, New York by Camille Lacroix

    America Hastening Its Own Decline

    Commentators across the political spectrum warn of America’s decline but won’t address its major impediments to recovery and growth.

  1. Sanctuaries Hamper Progress in Afghanistan

    Experts respond to the administration’s war review on Sunday morning and Vice President Biden promises withdrawal no matter what.