G-20 Commentary

Turning the Page in Iraq

Reduced violence and signs of political progress in Baghdad are heartening. But the United States remains essential to Iraq's success.

Did Beijing Just Blink?

Who won the latest staring contest between Beijing and Washington?

Seoul Can Defend Itself

A change in America’s security guarantee to South Korea is long overdue.

Talking to Turkey

As Erdogan visits, Obama should seek to restore confidence in Ankara’s alliance with the West.

Loose BRICs

Americans shouldn’t be alarmed by the BRIC summit. The body is just another toothless international grouping, not an attempt to exert hard power.

Triple Threat

Instead of squabbling over trade and deficit issues, America, Japan and China should work together by creating a trilateral forum.

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May 26, 2012