Fresh Hope for Compromise as Republicans Take Senate
It might be in both parties’ interest to produce some compromises in the next two years.
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America, Japan Block Trans Pacific Partnership Progress
Protectionism in both countries is preventing progress on what could be a huge trade agreement.
Repeating Vietnam: The Withdrawal from Afghanistan
America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan is eerily similar to the way it abandoned South Vietnam.
Republicans’ Congressional Victory Will Be Bittersweet
As long as Barack Obama remains in the White House, there is not going to be a change in policy.
Afghanistan Finally Signs Security Agreement
Afghanistan’s new president ratifies a long-term security accord with the United States.
Arabs, Americans Launch Strikes Against Islamic State
But airstrikes alone are unlikely to defeat the Islamist group.
Shared Values Don’t Make an Indo-American Alliance
India and the United States may have similar values, but even Narendra Modi can’t gloss over divergent interests.
Iran, Syria Are No Allies in Defeating the Islamic State
Enemies of America that enabled the Islamic State in the first place can hardly be expected to help defeat it.
Obama: Will Defeat Iraqi Militants, No Ground Troops
Barack Obama calls on Sunni allies in the Middle East to help defeat the Islamic State in Iraq.
America Intervenes in Iraqi Civil War, Reluctantly
President Barack Obama orders airstrikes but is reluctant to get deeply involved in Iraq’s sectarian conflicts.
Israel Was Right to Reject American Ceasefire Proposal
Secretary of State John Kerry seemed to have only taken into account the concerns of Hamas.
Obama Slaps Ally in the Face with Steel Tariffs
Less than three years after finalizing a free trade deal, the United States impose tariffs again on South Korea.
It’s Not Just Republicans Who Have Abandoned the Center
A survey shows supporters of both major parties in America have become more radical in their views.
Supporting Maliki Could Make Iraq Crisis Worse
The United States can only furnish a temporary respite in Iraq from what is turning into another civil war.
Philippines, United States Sign New Defense Agreement
More than two decades after they were evicted from their bases, American troops will return to the Philippines.