Obama’s Afghan Policy One Year Later
This Week’s roundtable wonders whether progress has been made in Afghanistan since President Obama announced a troop increase last year.
United States, Korea Finalize Trade Deal
After a month of delay, President Barack Obama announced the signing of a free trade agreement with Korea this weekend.
The President’s War Plans Revealed!
69 years ago, the Chicago Tribune released classified military plans for an American involvement in the war in Europe.
The Pros and Cons of WikiLeaks Disclosures
While the release of confidential embassy cables is harmful to international relations, scholars should use them.
Clinton Visits Tumultuous Central Asia
The secretary’s visit highlights the dangers of deeper American involvement in a volatile region.
The Failure of America’s Indirect Strategy
Why does president after president find himself in the very foreign entanglements their predecessors warned against?
Europe Should Be Thankful to Have Germany
Don’t blame Germany for Europe’s debt crises.
WikiLeaks Exposes American Diplomatic Cables
The latest batch of confidential material released by WikiLeaks reveals the darker side of international diplomacy.
Yemen, The Odd Man Out in the Middle East
Despite American aid and counterterrorism efforts, Yemen remains an isolated country in region.
European Navies Train for Coastal Warfare
Thirteen European navies exercise in the Baltic Sea, preparing for operations in confined and shallow waters.
WikiLeaks’ Release Doesn’t Serve Anyone
The indiscriminate publications of thousands of diplomatic cables by a whistleblowers’ website is outright irresponsible, argues Nick Ottens.
The Middle East’s Sham Democracy
Egypt held parliamentary elections on Sunday. Egyptians already knew what the results would be in advance however.
Senators Affirm Commitment to South Korea
Democrats and Republicans agreed on Sunday that the United States should stand strong in their alliance with embattled South Korea.
India’s Internal Clash of Civilizations
A scandal involving India’s telecom minister shows the country needs to recruit a more accountable class of politicians.
Specter of Spain’s Demise Worries Europe
The solvability of Europe’s fourth economy threatens the entire eurozone.