Restoring America’s reputation abroad is easier said than done.
Foreign Policy
Tomorrow’s Threats
Experts’ views on the true threats to U.S. national security are growing wider.
Triad and True…
How much could be saved by trimming the U.S. nuclear triad…and at what cost to U.S. security?
District of Columbia Joins States with Statue Representative in Capitol
Here is a two-minute bio of Frederick Douglass, the Capitol’s newest statue representative
Talking With the Taliban
The talks open the possibility that by the time the U.S. formally ends its combat missions in 2014 there will at least be some “de-escalation” in the conflict.
Who is Hassan Rouhani?
Iran’s President-elect is an insider, a moderate and a mystery.
Syrian No-Fly Zone: No-Brainer or No Sense?
Lawmakers on Sunday pressed for President Obama to put a “no-fly zone” in place over Syria, even as U.S. military officers have expressed doubts over its effectiveness.
Four Ways Obama’s Syria Gambit Could End
The White House last week said the U.S. will start arming certain Syrian opposition groups with light weapons, moving to intervene in that country’s bloody civil war. The question now is how deeply America will become involved in …
Is Obama Prolonging The War In Syria?
Driven by humanitarianism, realpolitik or a combination of both, the Obama administration’s Syria policy is entering a dangerous new phase.
Red Line Crossed: U.S. Officials Confirm Syrian Chemical-Weapons Use
The U.S. believes sarin-gas attacks have killed 100 to 150 Syrians
The End of the Rainbow: The Intelligence-Industrial Complex
The Edward Snowden-National Security Agency leak case raises anew the balance between means and ends that has been simmering on the back burner of the nation’s consciousness for a decade or so.
Hillary Clinton Joins Twitter
@HillaryClinton has been confirmed to be Hillary Clinton’s official Twitter account
At U.S.-China Summit, Leaders Talk of Avoiding Another Cold War
China’s President Xi Jinping announced that he was looking for the establishment of a “new model of major country relationship” with the United States, as he expressed urgency in taking steps to prevent another Cold War