Latest Attacks in Iraq Show Al Qaeda’s Desperation
The Islamic terrorist group is desperately trying to regain attention in Iraq.
Analysis
Previewing Obama’s State of the Union
Republican leaders in Congress want the president to talk about cutting spending.
Talking in Istanbul is the World’s Best Option
Granting Iran the right to enrich its own uranium is the only possible outcome of successful negotiations, says Daniel DePetris.
Tunisia at Crossroads
While demonstrations continue, the former ruling party tries to form an interim government.
What to Expect from President Hu’s Visit
What impact will the Chinese president’s visit have on Sino-American relations?
Europe Split on Expanding Bailout Fund
Germany resists plans to expand the European Union’s bailout fund.
A Revolution in Tunisia
Tunisians sick of their government chase an autocrat from power while Western media weren’t paying attention.
Tim Pawlenty’s Sam’s Club Republicanism
The party needs to reach out to working- and middle-class voters, argues the former Minnesota governor.
Iran’s Breach of the Monroe Doctrine
The fifth American president could never have imagined a Persian nation breaching his famous doctrine.
Michelle Rhee Putting Students First
The former DC school chancellor is still committed to education reform, urging states to pay teachers based on their merit.
Should America Tone It Down a Notch?
Television pundits blame each other for the shooting in Arizona that wounded a congresswoman and left six people dead.
America’s Looming Entitlement Disaster
America cannot afford massive entitlement spending anymore but no politician likes to take away benefits from poor people and seniors.
A Bad Week for Pakistani Politics
An influential Pakistani governor is assassinated and the country’s coalition government one step closer to collapse.
British, German Liberals Losing Appeal
In coalition with conservatives, Britain’s and Germany’s liberal parties are trailing in the polls.
How to Stay Friends with China
Zbigniew Brzezinski believes the president can redefine relations with China when Hu Jintao visits this month.