American Men Are Falling Behind — And That Should Worry Women, Too
When they are raised by single mothers and educated in a feminine environment, boys tend to underperform.
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Baker Shows Contemplative Bush During Iraq War
America’s former president was hardly the cowboy of popular imagination.
Kerry Faces Skeptical House Panel on Iran Nuclear Deal
Lawmakers question if Iran can be trusted and the sanctions relief isn’t going too far.
Budget Deal Gives Short-Term Relief, No Long-Term Improvement
A bipartisan agreement could end uncertainty around spending and taxes but doesn’t address entitlements.
American Strategy Could Use “A Modest Acceptance of Fate”
Robert D. Kaplan recommends policymakers become more expert at reading the map.
American Bomber Overflights Challenge Chinese Air Control
America steps into an island dispute by flying two bombers over the East China Sea.
Karzai Jeopardizes Afghanistan Security Pact
Why is the Afghan president putting his country’s security at risk by refusing to sign?
Senate Threatens More Sanctions as Iran Talks Resume
Lawmakers plan new sanctions against Iran, regardless of what progress is made in Geneva.
After Years of Friction, Afghan Pact Rests with Tribal Leaders
Afghanistan’s Hamid Karzai agrees to a framework that would allow foreign troops to stay.
Parties Critical of Obama’s Iran Strategy
Lawmakers from both parties wonder if the president isn’t going too far.
Fueled by Green Policy, Corn Production Hurts Environment
Corn production for ethanol across the Midwestern United States is raising carbon dioxide emissions.
Despite Reelection, Christie Struggles to Endear Republicans
Social conservatives will think twice before nominating the outspoken governor of New Jersey.
Kerry Criticizes Political “Mythology,” Then Rewrites History
The secretary of state seems to have forgotten that his president was reluctant to start a war in Syria.
Kerry Denies Western Split in Iran Nuclear Talks
The Western powers negotiating with Iran want to make sure they’re “getting it right.”
Kerry Tries to Rescue Stalled Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
America’s secretary of state is doing his utmost to ensure that the negotiating process continues.