Iran’s Nuclear Plant Grand Opening
As Iran opens its first nuclear power plant, Israel and the West worry about possible forays into nuclear weapons.
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.
New York Times Urges Gates to Cut Deeper
The newspaper urges Robert Gates to cut deeper now that two wars are winding down.
America’s Shadow War on Terror
Terrorists are fleeing to Africa and Asia. The United States should be careful about pursuing them.
US Military: Give Us More Time
The armed forces in Afghanistan are begging the administration for more time in order to implement its new counterinsurgency strategy.
General Petraeus on Winning in Afghanistan
In his first interview since taking over as commander in Afghanistan, General Petraeus discussed his strategy on Meet the Press.
The Unemployment Debate
Different experts answer the same question: what can government do about joblessness? But is more government likely to solve anything?
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.
Local Elections Canceled in West Bank
Fearful of the outcome, the Palestinian Authority cancelled municipal elections in the West Bank. It can only delay the inevitable.
Slovakia Refuses to Help Bail Out Greece
The country points out that Greece is richer than itself.
Selfish India
India doesn’t seem to care much about the floods wrecking havoc in neighboring Pakistan. It has every right not to.
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.
Vietnam, United States Hold Naval Exercises
The two countries commemorate fifteen years of normalized relations.