Kerry Offers Hope Where Snipers Once Fired in Ukraine
The Secretary of State makes a show of support for Kiev, and against Putin
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Officials say Putin is taking “19th century” approach in 21st century world
Ukraine Just The Latest Example of Obama’s Limited Global Influence
From Kiev to Kabul to Cairo, the U.S. president is a frustrated bystander
‘Bibi’s Brain’ Defends John Kerry Over Israel Boycott Flap
A confidante to Israel’s prime minister says the U.S. Secretary of State’s controversial comments were kosher
Obama Vows Iran Sanctions Veto, Skips ‘March to War’ Talk at State of the Union
President softens his tone toward Congress amid nuclear talks
U.S. Officials: “Uptick in Threat Reporting” for Sochi—but Don’t Panic
Careful words, and no warning to avoid the Olympic games
Hillary Clinton Discussed U.S. Approval of an Israeli Strike On Iran
Midway through Barack Obama’s first term as president, U.S. officials grew alarmed that Israel might launch a unilateral air strike against Iran’s nuclear program. Iran had snubbed Obama’s outreach after the 2008 election, and rejected an October 2009 international proposal to ship most of its enriched uranium out of the
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Burned by Iraq in 2008, but still a strong voice for military action
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From Apple to Beyonce to the NBA, American culture still reigns supreme
The NSA Report: Another Step Toward Ending the War on Terrorism
A quiet but profound second-term shift on terrorism
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Creative ways for paranoid dictators can sniff out—and snuff out—their enemies