Mission Not Accomplished
The American combat role in Iraq is over, but the success of the mission is still up for grabs.
Glenn Beck’s Appeal to Restore Honor
Troubling the United States today is an absence of faith in national politics, said Glenn Beck on Fox News Sunday.
Are the BRICs Ready to Lead?
They are becoming more assertive, but it is still unclear if rising powers will accept more responsibility.
Why Australia Worries About Indonesia
Indonesia may be likely to upset American-Australian relations in the future. But Canberra shouldn’t fret too much about it.
Sarkozy’s Tough Reelection Prospects
French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces discontent both from voters and within his own party.
Are Europeans Better Negotiators?
Foreign Policy’s David Bosco suggests that their experience with multilateralism makes European bureaucrats better suited for international diplomacy.
Japanese Prime Minister Challenged from Within
Prime Minister Naoto Kan, barely two months in office, will face a challenge from within his own party this fall.
Everybody Loves Robert Gates
A quick look at Robert Gates’ career shows how hard it will be to replace him.
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.
Obama Nuking His Own Nuke Policy
The Obama Administration’s lack of consistency on nuclear enrichment threatens to undermine the whole of the president’s nonproliferation agenda.
Hamid Karzai and Peace in Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai believes that his government has to negotiate with the Taliban in order to win the war.
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.