The United States’ Predicament in Libya
Despite complaints of the Obama Administration’s response to Libya, erring on the side of caution is the right game plan.
Analysis
Has Gates Given Up on Counterinsurgency?
The defense secretary seems to disavow America’s ground wars in the Middle East.
Is American Manufacturing Doomed?
Everything Americans buy seems made in China nowadays yet Americans factories are among the most productive in the world.
Arab Unrest Spreads to Gulf State Oman
The small Persian Gulf state of Oman has not been able to escape the anti-government protests rocking the Arab world.
Can the BJP Move India to the Right?
After suffering defeat at the polls two elections in a row, India’s main opposition party has to enhance its vision.
Federal Reserve Causing Turmoil Abroad?
With its expansionary monetary policy, the Federal Reserve is causing food and fuel prices to rise.
American Gasoline Prices Will Continue to Rise
Gasoline prices are on the rise, but the American consumer can’t blame unrest in the Middle East.
The Volcanic Island in the Persian Gulf
Bahrain may be a dot on the map, but the kingdom happens to have implications for the entire region.
Democrats, Republicans Brace for Budget Battle
While Republicans call for deep spending cuts, Democrats are worried that their brinkmanship could lead to a government shutdown.
Economic Freedom and the Arab Revolts
From Tunisia to Egypt to Jordan, high unemployment and corruption fuel popular uprisings.
Egypt’s Foreign Policy Will Change
With a more accountable Egyptian government comes a new foreign policy that may cause jitters for America.
G20 Divided on Monetary, Trade Policy
As the finance ministers of the G20 meet in Paris this weekend, discord remains among the world’s largest economies.
In Yemen, Many Protests, One Villain
Jane Novak examines the current state of protests in Yemen and explains why they won’t easily be silenced.
A Look at the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
Egypt’s largest and only organized opposition party may be nonviolent but it formally seeks the implementation of Islamic law.
Egypt’s Lame Attempt at Reconciliation
The Egyptian regime met with members of the opposition this week but their talks won’t make the protests go away.