Obama to Appoint Rice Security Advisor, Reinstate Power
The two women are seen as supporting a more activist foreign policy than the president himself.
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Young Britons’ Liberalism Echoes Across Atlantic
It’s not just young Britons who don’t share their elders’ trust in big government anymore.
Congress Seeks More Iran Sanctions, Frustrates Diplomatic Efforts
Unlike the president, American lawmakers believe that they should put more pressure on Iran.
Former Candidate Huntsman Launches Political Group
The centrist Republican wants his party to be less ideologically rigid and more focused on “problem solving.”
American Central Bank Seen Reinflating Financial Bubble
By keeping interest rates near zero, the Federal Reserve is distorting investment.
Kerry-Lavrov Agreement Unlikely to Affect Syrian War
Neither President Bashar Assad nor the rebels fighting him are interested in diplomacy.
Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain
Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.
Republican Lawmakers Divided Over Arming Syrian Rebels
Some call for American leadership. Other fear propping up an Islamist insurgency.
NATO’s Relevance Determined by Circumstance, Geography
American expectations of the alliance’s changing role may be unreasonable.
Neighbors, West Accuse Syria of Chemical Weapons Use
Syrian army forces might have repeatedly crossed the United States’ “red line.”
Pentagon Hopes Asian Allies Drive F-35’s Costs Down
The Defense Department plans to sell stealth fighters to Singapore and South Korea.
Pacific States Wary About Increasing Coal Exports
Left-wing politicians share environmentalists’ concerns about selling more “filthy” coal.
American Middle East Arms Sales Send “Signal” to Iran
Defense secretary Chuck Hagel calls Iran “a real threat”.
North Caucasus Radicals Identified As Boston Bombers
Police apprehend a suspect in their investigation of Boston’s marathon bombing.
Initiative to Restart Peace Talks Stalls over Israeli Objections
The Obama Administration again bangs its head against the wall of Middle East peace.