The Pros and Cons of WikiLeaks Disclosures
While the release of confidential embassy cables is harmful to international relations, scholars should use them.
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Clinton Visits Tumultuous Central Asia
The secretary’s visit highlights the dangers of deeper American involvement in a volatile region.
The Failure of America’s Indirect Strategy
Why does president after president find himself in the very foreign entanglements their predecessors warned against?
WikiLeaks Exposes American Diplomatic Cables
The latest batch of confidential material released by WikiLeaks reveals the darker side of international diplomacy.
WikiLeaks’ Release Doesn’t Serve Anyone
The indiscriminate publications of thousands of diplomatic cables by a whistleblowers’ website is outright irresponsible, argues Nick Ottens.
Senators Affirm Commitment to South Korea
Democrats and Republicans agreed on Sunday that the United States should stand strong in their alliance with embattled South Korea.
US Warships Steam Toward Yellow Sea
The American carrier strike group on forward deployment in Japan heads for the Korean Peninsula.
The Upcoming Iran Meeting of December 5
Western powers and Iran agree to talk on December 5. But what topics will be up for discussion remains unclear.
Al Qaeda Terrorist Convicted in New York
An Al Qaeda operative is convicted on one count but acquitted of all other charges.
Mullen Predicts “Difficult Year” in Afghanistan
America’s chief military officer talked about Afghanistan and the end of American involvement in the war on Sunday morning.
Clinton, Gates Urge Senate to Ratify START
According to both secretaries, American national security “depends” on the new treaty with Russia.
How Turkey Could Ruin the Missile Shield
Now Obama has finally assured Moscow that the European missile shield isn’t aimed at them, Turkey threatens to spoil everything.
Obama’s New Deal To Israel
Israel gets $3 billion in fighter planes, while Washington gets ninety days to make something happen in the peace process.
United States Try to Revive Peace Talks
The Obama Administration proposes concessions to Israel in order to revitalize the moribund peace talks.
Senator Jim DeMint Discusses Earmarks, 2012
“Senator Tea Party” talks with Fox News about his his presidential ambitions.