Democrats Would Let Medicare Go Bankrupt
For all their demonization of Paul Ryan and his Medicare reform effort, Democrats have no realistic plan of their own.
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Obama’s European Honeymoon is Over
For all the admiration that befell the American president, European governments are largely disillusioned.
Henry Kissinger on China
The former national security advisor shares his views on the Sino-American relationship.
White House Unveils Regulatory Review
The Obama Administration’s review of economic regulation in the United States is admirable but not enough, says Nick Ottens.
America, Britain Remain “Essential,” Says Obama
The “special relationship” may not be so special anymore but Anglo-American leadership remains essential.
Obama’s Address to the Arab World
The president has strong words for Bahrain, Israel and Syria in his second major address to the Muslim world.
Obama: Trade Key to Middle East Engagement
The American president urges economic support and reform to consolidate the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia.
Global Economic Rebalancing This Century
If China and India continue their trends upward, a more stable and interconnected world order can emerge.
Will the “Affordable Housing” Lie Ever Die?
An investigation by The Washington Post found nothing but waste and fraud and abuse in Housing and Urban Development.
Republican Presidential Primary Race Matures
The Republican primary field has narrowed considerably with a mere handful of viable contenders still in the race.
American Superpower Ensured
The killing of Osama bin Laden demonstrates America’s durability as a superpower.
Entitlement Crisis Imminent in America
America’s public health support and pension programs will run out of money much sooner than previously anticipated.
The West Still Needs Pakistan
As long as American forces are fighting in Afghanistan, Pakistan has to be part of the formula.
America “Needs to Get Its Act Together”
Republican lawmakers leverage a debt vote to extract deeper spending reductions from Democrats.
US Predicted to Resurge as Industrial Power
Thanks to a cheap dollar and rising wages in China, America may be on the verge of a manufacturing renaissance.