The Pacific Balance is Shifting in China’s Favor
Hard pressed to defend Taiwan, America must consider retaliatory options.
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Top Democrat: We Could Have Deficit Deal
John Kerry argues there could be a deficit reduction if only Republicans agree to raise taxes.
Rick Perry, Down Not Out
Despite his lackluster debate performances, the Texas governor is still very much a viable contender for the presidency.
Barack Obama’s Prime Minister
Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state has been one of the most successful in modern history.
Perry’s Plan to “Uproot and Overhaul” Washington
The Texan governor would eliminate entire departments and cap federal spending.
America a Pacific Power, “Here To Stay”
Key to Barack Obama’s balancing act with the Chinese is a trade partnership that excludes them.
Barack Obama’s Mahanian Approach to Australia
America’s first “Pacific” president would do well to read up on Alfred Mahan’s analysis of balance of power in Asia.
Republicans Vow to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Nearly all of the Republican presidential hopefuls advocated covert and military action against Iran in a foreign policy debate.
Did Obama Convince the Turks to Fall in Line?
Did a straightforward conversation between the American president and his Turkish counterpart “change everything”?
Obama Punts, Delays Pipeline Decision
The administration delays final approval of a multibillion dollar pipeline project until after the president’s reelection campaign.
Republican Candidates Fail to Name Specific Cuts
The Republican presidential candidates fall short on the specifics of fiscal consolidation.
Huntsman Cautions Against Tariffs, Fears Trade War
America’s former ambassador to China rejected tariffs as pandering and warned it could instigate a race to the bottom.
F-35 Not Expected to Enter Service Until 2018
The Air Force doesn’t expect to fly the fifth-generation fighter jet for another seven years.
Highway to the Danger Zone: War Against Iran
How would an Israeli attack against Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities play out? There are great risk for the United States.
Obama’s Swing State Challenge
The 2012 election will be decided in twelve battleground states. President Barack Obama struggles in all of them.