Why Mitt Romney Isn’t Forgetting Poland
Poland is a key strategic partner for America in order to balance against the rise of a German-Russian axis.
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United States “Should Have a Plan” for Syria
Former national security advisor James Jones says the United States should be prepared for the fall of Assad.
Energy Revolution Will Reinvigorate Middle America
Oil and natural gas abundance has the potential of reinvigorating middle America, geographically and socially.
West “Recreating Sino-Soviet Bloc” in Syria: Brzezinski
By vilifying the two powers, Western allies are “pushing the Russians and the Chinese together.”
Obama Tells Businessowners: You Didn’t Build That
The president seems to believe that businesses can only succeed if the government helps them.
Boehner Shows Wisdom Where Romney Doesn’t
The House leader is more realistic than his party’s presidential candidate about China’s currency.
United States Should Pivot on Shia-Sunni Divide
By doing a deal with Iran, the United States can maintain a balance of power in the Middle East.
Nationalism Looms Over South China Sea Disputes
Even if America, China and Southeast Asian countries want to mend disputes, there are major political obstacles.
Americans, Natural Gas: Pillars of Dutch Foreign Policy
The Netherlands need the United States to provide a counterweight to Germany.
Uzbekistan Turns Into American Ally in Central Asia
Wikistrat analyzes the costs and benefits of American efforts to boost ties with Uzbekistan.
Republicans Are Not Sabotaging the Recovery
Because Republicans don’t want to do Democratic policies doesn’t mean they’re sabotaging the economic recovery.
Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires Leadership
Whether war should ever be waged with Iran, everyone agrees it’s better if it isn’t.
Why the Arms Trade Treaty Won’t Be Bulletproof
Without participation from the United States and other major arms exporters, a treaty is unlikely to be comprehensive.
Foreign Policy is Rarely a Zero-Sum Game
America and Britain cannot vilify the Russians over Syria without jeopardizing their support elsewhere.
Obamacare May Be Constitutional, It’s Still Wrong
The Supreme Court is the United States’ final arbiter on the constitutionality of laws, not on morality.