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Christiane Amanpour debuted on “This Week” yesterday. Is she headed for her first big failure?

Tax Wars

Obama’s chances for reelection may well hinge on his ability to forge a tax armistice.

Afghanistan's Naysayers

Despite arguments to the contrary, Obama has no illusions about America's omnipotence in the war.

The Rebel-in-Chief

Will the 2012 election be tailor-made for Sarah Palin?

The Dance of the Peace Process

Obama posed for photos with Netanyahu yesterday. But the president isn't just bowing down to Israel.

Spies Among Us

Moscow should be grateful that the arrest of ten alleged Russian spies brought an end to a costly and ineffective government program.

McChrystal vs. Obama

This is the biggest civil-military showdown since Truman and MacArthur.

Deficit Hawk

Obama needs to enforce fiscal discipline. If he keeps throwing money around, the economy will implode.

The Establishment Strikes Back

The Tea Partiers and left wingers lost in yesterday’s primaries. Look for politicians to tack to the center as the election approaches.

NATO & Israel

The flotilla raid could cause our relations with Ankara to implode—and severely harm the transatlantic alliance.

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May 26, 2012