Conservatives Not Yet Swayed by Sometimes Mundane Bush
Jeb Bush’s optimistic and reform-minded conservatism isn’t inspiring Republican voters yet.
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Clinton Speech Shows Political Center Shifting Left
But she must still come up with new policies.
Why Jeb Bush Underwhelmed in Berlin
The Republican’s remarks on Russia were too dovish for his party and too hawkish for many Germans.
Despite Gaffes, Perry Could Prove Formidable Contender
Unlike the other social conservatives running for president, Rick Perry has actually governed.
American-Israeli Relations Need Historical Context
The history of Israel is not that of a united people fighting for survival Americans imagine it to be.
Demographics Aren’t Destiny for America’s Republicans
Old conservatives won’t be around forever, but voters grow more conservative with age.
Between Switzerland and Salazar: Rethinking American Foreign Policy
America’s should fall between the foreign policy of Switzerland and Portugal’s António Salazar.
Iraq War Wasn’t Just Due to “Bad Intelligence”
Republicans need to come to terms with the poor choices that led to the war.
The Return of the Atlantic
The Atlantic area will remain economically powerful and serve as an organizing force in global geopolitics.
Democrats Cave, Give Obama Trade Authority
Democrats U-turn and support their president after all.
United States Urge Greece to Pull Out of Russian Gas Pipeline
America advises its NATO ally Greece to back the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor instead.
Obama’s Democrats Block Progress on Trade Deal
Barack Obama’s own Democrats refuse to give him negotiating authority for a twelve-nation trade pact.
Saudi King Skips Obama Summit, Embarrassing Ally
The Saudis aren’t convinced by the American’s assurances about his nuclear diplomacy with Iran.
Data Surveillance Debate Heats Up Again in Senate
Senate Republicans are fighting reform efforts that would weaken the NSA’s powers.
Don’t Underestimate Mike Huckabee
The former Arkansas governor could split the right-wing vote and energize economic populists.