Republicans Pledge Austerity in New Congress
With a renewed sense of fiscal conservatism, incoming Republican congressmen promise to try to repeal ObamaCare and reform entitlement.
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Republicans Agree to New START with Russia
After several months of procrastinating, Republicans in the United States Senate voted to enact the New START treaty with Russia.
The Afghan Surge, One Year Later
The Obama Administration’s latest review of the war is a political case to the American people for continuing the strategy.
Senate Still Pondering START Ratification
Republicans are still unsure whether to ratify a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia.
Sanctuaries Hamper Progress in Afghanistan
Experts respond to the administration’s war review. Vice President Joe Biden promises withdrawal no matter what.
Gains in Afghanistan “Fragile and Reversible”
Progress in Afghanistan can be undermined as long as safe havens exist for insurgents across the border in Pakistan.
An Opportunity for Sino-American Détente
America should not attempt containment but revive another Cold War concept.
Why Republicans Can’t Just Be Reasonable
Barack Obama urges Republicans to try to find common ground. He shouldn’t expect much.
Court Rules Health Insurance Mandate Unconstitutional
The individual mandate in Obamacare exceeds the boundaries of congressional power.
Israel and the Palestinians Back to Square One
An American deal with Israel to suspend settlement construction had become “an end in itself”.
Neither Party Cheers Tax Cut Compromise
Liberals are opposed to tax relief for millionaires but conservatives warn that without production and investment, the economy cannot recover.
Restoring Balance to the United States Budget
If Democrats and Republicans do not manage to shrink the deficit, they can always freeze government spending altogether.
US Set to Expand Drone Strikes in Pakistan
With no sustainable alternative for fighting terrorism in Pakistan, the United States seek to expand their drone program into Quetta.
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.