US forces have struggled in Afghanistan's mountainous terrain, where getting supplies and munitions has been a complex logistical exercise…
It is hard to remember, on President Obama’s second inauguration, that less than a decade ago he was a relatively unknown Senate candidate…
It has been a big idea in American foreign policy for over a decade: The United States would align its interests with a rapidly rising and…
The battle lines are already being drawn for the upcoming confirmation of Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense. The attacks being put out…
Extending pragmatic trade and technology cooperation can help China and Japan improve their relations
Tensions between China and Japan…
Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright famously described the United States as the “indispensable nation,” entitled to lead because…
There are people who are mean — simply heartless and cruel — because they enjoy it. Some lash out because of group dynamics and clique…
When Senator John Kerry is confirmed as secretary of state later this month, he will encounter a number of complex tests as America’s top…
It might seem that a disaster was averted by the last-minute fiscal-cliff deal. But the wrath of House Republicans has simply moved to a…