America Starts Talking About Spending Cuts
Americans may need to brace for austerity, but lawmakers are reluctant to endorse deep spending cuts.
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Pacific Leaders Promise to Boost Free Trade
Despite currency wars and trade imbalances, Asian leaders pledge to fight protectionism.
Vietnam Wants to be Friends with Everyone
As China rises, its Southeast Asian neighbors turns to other superpowers for protection. Vietnam has been particularly active seeking friends.
Clinton, Netanyahu Discuss Peace Talks
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York to discuss the peace process.
G20 Unable to Agree to Balancing of Trade
G20 leaders failed to reach agreement on balancing the world recovery in Seoul but did attest their commitment to cooperation.
A Twenty-Four Hour Long Rapprochement
A day after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu smile together, Israel and the United States are at odds again.
Surplus Economies Resist G20 Trade Accord
China and Germany resist an American effort to “rebalance” world trade in favor of net importers.
John Kerry on Mission in the Middle East
The senator visits Turkey and Syria as an informal envoy to President Obama’s.
Debt Commission Proposes Deep Budget Cuts
The chairmen of the president’s debt commission put forth major entitlement reforms.
Republicans Threaten Russian “Reset”
Without ratification of the New START treaty, the administration fears that cooperation with Russia in general may be in jeopardy.
Obama’s India Visit Overlooks Geopolitics
Obama’s India trip may have been a diplomatic success but there’s more to international relations than diplomacy.
US Considering Drone Attacks in Yemen
After terrorists in Yemen managed to orchestrate an international bomb scare, the Obama Administration is considering its options.
World Critical of American Monetary Policy
From Europe to Russia to China, countries fiercely criticize the American Federal Reserve for its expansionary policy.
In India, Then Onto Indonesia
The president’s Asia trip is an excellent opportunity to reassert America’s image and leadership in that part of the world.
Republicans with Few Solutions on Sunday
Republicans appear on the Sunday morning talk shows to discuss their agenda for the next two years.