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Nixon's Great Departure

Forty years ago, Richard Nixon had the political courage to challenge the conventional wisdom on China. It was a far cry from the craven flip-flopping of today's politics.

Deeper into Terrorism

Reports that Mossad is working with an Iranian terrorist group raise larger questions about Israel and American interests.

Progressive Grand Strategy

Can America develop a foreign policy that’s above ideology? With a reply from Charles Kupchan.

God Bless George F. Will

The GOP worships unilateralism. This has less in common with Reagan than George W. Bush.

Keeping Canada Close

Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline isn't in America's or Canada's interests. If Obama does so, Ottawa will cozy up to Beijing.

Understanding America's Fall

U.S. decline may be inevitable. But that doesn't mean there's nothing Washington can do about it.

Afghanistan and the Guantanamo Roach Motel

Six dangerous misconceptions about the Taliban and the war in Afghanistan that may be preventing peace.

What Is Our Number One Priority?

Obama is equating—and subordinating—U.S. interests to Israeli interests. The implications for U.S. policy are disastrous. 

Obama's Bad Education Ideas

Obama should educate himself more about education before trying to sell the American public a bill of goods.

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February 13, 2012