Refocus Beyond Benghazi
It's Washington at its worst — Republicans continue to question this week about what UN Ambassador Susan Rice knew and when she knew it on Benghazi.
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Pentagon Rules Excluding Women Aren't Worth Defending
It has come to this. Four military women, each having served in Afghanistan or Iraq, have sued the Pentagon over its combat exclusion rules.
Japan's Nationalism is a Sign of Weakness
On December 16 Japan will hold an election and if the polls are correct, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda will be replaced by Shinzo Abe, the opposition leader and former PM.
Israel’s Iron Dome
Iron Dome, Israel’s rocket defense system, fundamentally altered the dynamic between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza.
China, the USA, and Asia’s Future
The relationship between the US and China is at the core of both economic and geopolitical trends that will define the future of Asia in this century.
Three Crises That Can’t Wait
With his dramatic victory in Tuesday’s election, President Obama must now pivot quickly to address three urgent foreign policy issues that may go a long way to determine the success of his second-term
The China-Africa Bond: Science, Technology and Engineering Diplomacy
A key attribute of China's diplomacy in recent years is its increasing presence in Africa.
Obama’s Failed Foreign Policy
The Obama administration entered office with a theory of foreign policy that has failed the test of practice. Candidate Obama promised a responsible end to the war in Iraq.
Assessing Uncertainty in Intelligence
This article addresses the challenge of managing uncertainty when producing estimative intelligence.
US View of Cuba is Stuck in the 1960s
The Cuban Missile Crisis ended 50 years ago Sunday.
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