United States Expanding Naval Presence Across Asia
Leon Panetta tells Singapore and Vietnam that the United States are “rebalancing” to Asia.
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America Wakes Up to the Arctic’s Potential
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argues “the Arctic has an increasing geopolitical importance.”
Dempsey Considering “Military Option” in Syria
He cautioned against it three months ago.
Panetta: “Plans” Ready to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
The defense chief confirms plans have been drawn up to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
A Precedent-Setting Sale in the Taiwan Straits
If lawmakers agree that Taiwan’s situation is dire, arms sales could bring its capabilities on par with China’s.
Republicans Believe Obama Vulnerable On Coal
Conservatives are glad to point out the president’s perceived hostility to coal, but the industry’s greatest rival is natural gas.
“N” for North: NATO’s Cold Future
The Arctic represents the emergence of a new geopolitical arena for the Western alliance.
Don’t Turn NATO Into “GloboCop”
Narrowing the alliance’s focus to maintaining stability in Europe will ensure that the West sticks together.
G8 Leaders Prepare to Team Up on Germany’s Merkel
Other industrialized nations have grown weary of austerity. The German chancellor finds herself without allies at Camp David.
Democrats Want More Borrowing, No Cuts
Democrats accuse Republicans of holding the financial credibility of the United States hostage.
Beyond the Reset: Reverse “Nixon Goes to China”
Ensconcing Russia in the West would enable America to balance against China’s rise.
Democrats Try to Frame Election as Vote on Equality
Barack Obama’s party knows it cannot win on the economy, so it’s changing the conversation.
Iran Denounces US-Afghan Strategic Partnership
The Iranians see America’s military presence in the region as part of an effort to encircle them.
America’s King Coal Hopes to Reign in China
Environmental regulations and a boom in natural gas are destroying the oil industry.
Obama, Romney Tied in Election Swing States
Neither candidate has taken a clear lead in the states that will decide the election.