Who Cares About American Leadership?
The Libyan intervention tested America’s commitment to multilateralism.
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Obama Set on Expanding Trade in Brazil, Chile
Impediments to trade remain.
“The No-Fly Zone Is Effectively in Place”
According to America’s top military officer, allied action in Libya had a “very significant impact” as of Sunday.
Obama to Renew Economic Ties in Latin America
The American president visits Brazil, Chile and El Salvador to enhance economic ties and improve security cooperation across the region.
Saudi Resolve Defies American Rhetoric
Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in neighboring Bahrain presents challenges to the kingdom’s relations with the United States.
Western Powers Mobilize for Libyan Airstrikes
Britain, France, the United States are preparing for air strikes against Libya after the United Nations authorized action.
White House Takes Credit for Record Oil Production
President Obama said that oil production had risen to a decade high. Except he had nothing to do with that.
New UN Report Shows Shift in US Strategy
Should the United States abandon or adapt their counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan?
Wisconsin Republicans Triumph in Union Fight
Republicans get around a Democratic walkout by stripping financial provisions from the governor’s budget.
Is America Becoming a Welfare State?
Entitlement spending has grown to account for 35 percent of wages and the rate isn’t likely to come down.
Republican Primary Race: A Governors’ Game
The party’s potential presidential candidates are almost all incumbent or former governors.
Afghanistan Braces for Violent Spring Season
With a July deadline for troop withdrawing looming, violence in Afghanistan may spike considerably, said General David Petraeus.
Should America Give Up on Taiwan?
As China becomes more assertive, can the United States continue to serve as a guarantor of Taiwan’s security?
Are These Really “Reckless” Cuts?
Democrats warn that cutting more than $10 billion from domestic spending would be “reckless.” But what’s in their cuts?
The Freedom Agenda Spin
No, George W. Bush doesn’t have anything to do with today’s popular uprisings in the Middle East.