Saudi Arabia Bulking Up
The United States’ proposed $60 billion defense sale to Saudi Arabia is the right move in the short term.
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Greater Power Involvement in Afghanistan
India and Russia are both anxious to invest in Afghanistan’s infrastructure and economy.
Is Iraq Already Forgotten?
America may be trying to forget Iraq but the war is likely to have repercussions for years to come.
Barack Obama Denies Vilifying Business
The president maintains that he wants government to “get out of the way” of innovation and job creation.
Obama’s Grand Strategy of Sanction Regimes
President Obama’s use of sanctions seeks to force hostile countries to fall in line.
Karl Rove Discusses Tea Party Primary Wins
The Republican strategist and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bush shared his insights on Fox News Sunday.
US Arming Persian Gulf States
Fearful of Iranian aggression in the region, the United States are preparing another round of Middle East arms sales.
Defense Spending Remains Difficult to Cut
For all Robert Gates’ efforts, Congress is still reluctant to reduce military spending.
Ditch Nation Building and Go After Al Qaeda
As counterinsurgency in Afghanistan appears to be failing, one group recommends changing the war’s priorities.
The Pragmatist
Obama’s greatest mistake is to be flexible when he shouldn’t but stand on principle when he can’t afford to.
Rethinking American Commitment to Taiwan
America has to reevaluate its relationship with Taiwan as China rises militarily.
John Boehner in the Spotlight
Democrats try to cast John Boehner as the face of the “same old” Republican Party.
Clinton: World Needs US Leadership
“The United States can, must, and will lead in this new century,” according to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Is the GOP Leaderless?
Do Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin represent the leadership of the Republican Party today?
CIA Versus the White House in Afghanistan
The arrest of a corrupt Afghan government official is a microcosm of American policy in Afghanistan: ambiguous and unclear.