Blog Posts

Why Romney Can Win In November

Jacob Heilbrunn | Mar 01, 2012

Obama's prospects look better and better, but Romney's sober demeanor and cool head may yet prevail.

Trevor Thrall | Mar 01, 2012

Obama is following in Reagan's footsteps. Whether that's a good thing remains to be seen.

Paul R. Pillar | Feb 29, 2012

A recent poll reveals the surprising feelings of Israelis about possibly attacking Iran. Obama—and Netanyahu—should take heed.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Feb 24, 2012

Gingrich's bluster encapsulates just about that has gone awry with Republican foreign policy.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Feb 06, 2012

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

Christopher A. Preble | Feb 02, 2012

Though vague, the Afghanistan-withdrawal announcement is good news—and a brilliant political move.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Dec 28, 2011

Despite the GOP hopefuls' best efforts, the "appeaser" allegation won't stick to Obama. And the alternative is much worse.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Nov 30, 2011

Obama's new China stance is provocative and ineffectual, long on symbolism and short on substance.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 23, 2011

How often can the GOP thunder about appeasement before it starts to lose credibility?

Ted Galen Carpenter | Oct 21, 2011

American blood and treasure pay for Washington's humanitarian-intervention addiction.