Everybody Loves Robert Gates
A quick look at Robert Gates’ career shows how hard it will be to replace him.
Analysis
Germany is Booming But What of Europe?
With Germany leading much of Northern Europe out of recession, the recovery gap with the south is gradually widening.
Senators Skeptical About New START
Senate Republicans are scrambling votes to block ratification of the nuclear arms reduction treaty signed with Russia last Spring.
Where’s the Love for Pakistan?
Where the world set aside its differences to help countries recently devastated by natural disaster, for Pakistan, aid is scarce.
Building a Mosque in Election Time
Politicians are lining up and taking sides on the Ground Zero mosque issue in the countdown to the midterm elections.
Yet Another American Revolution
Calls to a new American Revolution are nothing new to the political right. It will have to do more though.
Lebanon Braces for Judgment Day
Five years later, the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri continues to be cause for civil division and unrest.
Understanding China’s Strategy
While the Pentagon wonders whether China is its friend or foe, the Middle Kingdom’s strategy remains aimed at stability.
America’s Shadow War on Terror
Terrorists are fleeing to Africa and Asia. The United States should be careful about pursuing them.
America’s Not So Original Islam Backlash
American conservatives are only just discovering what their European counterparts have known for years.
America About to Abandon Iraq
As American soldiers are preparing to leave Iraq, lawmakers at home have suddenly woken up to the war’s skyrocketing costs.
One Missile To Wreck Them All
Fears of a Chinese “carrier killer” missile ignore the realities of China’s foreign policy and America’s overwhelming military force.
India Trying to Work Around Iran Sanctions
While the West is seeing progress as a result of its sanctions, India is determined to work “creativity” with Iran.
The End of Ideology in South America
Conservative leaders are stepping up in Latin America, but the region isn’t shifting to the right.
Obama: Progress on Iran Sanctions
The president has picked up “rumblings that there is disquiet about the impact” of the latest round of sanctions.